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corresponder

to correspond

verb koh-rreh-spon-DEHR Common

Also means

to belong

Usage Note

Corresponder is used impersonally to mean 'to be one's turn or duty' (me corresponde decidir = 'it is my place to decide'). It also means 'to correspond' in the sense of matching or reciprocating (sus acciones no corresponden a sus palabras). Corresponderse con signals mutual correspondence between two things or people.

Examples

"Este premio le corresponde a ella."

Natural Translation

This award belongs to her.

Literal Translation

This award to-her corresponds.

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