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"Convenio" is a noun which is often translated as "agreement", and "acuerdo" is a noun which is also often translated as "agreement". Learn more about the difference between "convenio" and "acuerdo" below.
el convenio(
kohn
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beh
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. agreement
Según su convenio, la empresa tiene que escribirle una buena recomendación si lo despiden.According to their agreement, the company has to write him a good recommendation if they fire him.
2. (religious)
a. covenant
Un principio básico de su religión requiere un convenio entre él, Dios y la congregación.A basic tenet of his religion requires a covenant between him, God, and the congregation.
el acuerdo(
ah
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kwehr
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. agreement
Después de una larga negociación, llegaron a un acuerdo.After long talks, they reached an agreement.
b. understanding
Intenté llegar a un acuerdo con él, pero fue inútil.I tried to come to an understanding with him, but it was useless.
