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"Convivencia" is a noun which is often translated as "cohabitation", and "concordia" is a noun which is often translated as "concord". Learn more about the difference between "convivencia" and "concordia" below.
la convivencia(
kohn
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bee
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behn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. cohabitation
Muchas parejas de hoy en día eligen la convivencia en lugar del casamiento.Many modern couples choose cohabitation over marriage.
b. living together
Nos casamos después de cinco años de convivencia.We got married after five years of living together.
c. coexistence
El líder religioso fomentó la convivencia pacífica entre grupos étnicos diferentes.The religious leader promoted the peaceful coexistence of distinct ethnic groups.
las convivencias
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (religious)
a. retreat
El sacerdote de nuestra iglesia me invitó a ir a las convivencias que se realizan cada año.The priest of our church invited me to attend the retreat that is held every year.
la concordia(
kohn
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kohr
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dyah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. concord
No había unidad ni concordia entre los partidos de izquierda.There was no unity or concord between leftist political parties.
b. harmony
Se resolvió el conflicto y ahora hay paz y concordia entre ambas naciones.The conflict was solved and now there's peace and harmony between both nations.
