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"De acuerdo con" is a phrase which is often translated as "according to", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "de acuerdo con" and "a" below.
de acuerdo con(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. according to
De acuerdo con las instrucciones, debes usar un destornillador para arreglarlo.According to the instructions, you should use a screwdriver to fix it.
b. in accordance with
El Director General asegura que cada sucursal funciona de acuerdo con la declaración de misión de la empresa.The CEO ensures that each branch functions in accordance with the company's mission statement.
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
