armonizar

to harmonise

verb ahr-moh-nee-SAHR Rare

Usage Note

Armonizar follows the -izar conjugation and undergoes the spelling change z -> c before e in the preterite and subjunctive (armonicé, armonice). It is used both musically (to harmonise a melody) and in legislative or policy contexts (to align differing regulations). The noun is armonización.

Examples

"Hay que armonizar las normas europeas."

Natural Translation

European standards need to be harmonised.

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