What does "de acuerdo con" mean?
The phrase "de acuerdo con" translates to "in accordance with," "according to," or "in line with." It is used to indicate that something is done or decided based on a rule, opinion, plan, or agreement. It is more formal than según and is especially common in professional, legal, and official contexts.
Examples
1.
De acuerdo con las normas, no se puede fumar aquí.
In accordance with the rules, smoking is not allowed here. (presente de indicativo)
In accordance with the rules, smoking is not allowed here. (presente de indicativo)
2.
¿Estás actuando de acuerdo con lo que acordamos?
Are you acting in accordance with what we agreed? (presente de indicativo — question)
Are you acting in accordance with what we agreed? (presente de indicativo — question)
3.
De acuerdo con su contrato, siempre trabajaba cuarenta horas a la semana.
In accordance with his contract, he always worked forty hours a week. (imperfecto de indicativo)
In accordance with his contract, he always worked forty hours a week. (imperfecto de indicativo)
4.
De acuerdo con el médico, siguió el tratamiento durante tres meses.
In accordance with the doctor's advice, she followed the treatment for three months. (pretérito)
In accordance with the doctor's advice, she followed the treatment for three months. (pretérito)
5.
De acuerdo con el nuevo reglamento, todos los empleados tendrán que firmar el documento.
In accordance with the new regulations, all employees will have to sign the document. (futuro)
In accordance with the new regulations, all employees will have to sign the document. (futuro)
6.
De acuerdo con mi presupuesto, elegiría un hotel más económico.
In accordance with my budget, I would choose a more affordable hotel. (potencial simple)
In accordance with my budget, I would choose a more affordable hotel. (potencial simple)
7.
Es importante que actúes de acuerdo con los valores de la empresa.
It is important that you act in accordance with the company's values. (presente de subjuntivo)
It is important that you act in accordance with the company's values. (presente de subjuntivo)
8.
Le pidieron que tomara la decisión de acuerdo con las instrucciones recibidas.
They asked him to make the decision in accordance with the instructions received. (imperfecto de subjuntivo)
They asked him to make the decision in accordance with the instructions received. (imperfecto de subjuntivo)
9.
¿Has actuado siempre de acuerdo con lo que dice el contrato?
Have you always acted in accordance with what the contract says? (perfecto de indicativo)
Have you always acted in accordance with what the contract says? (perfecto de indicativo)
10.
Cuando llegué, ya habían reorganizado el departamento de acuerdo con el nuevo plan.
When I arrived, they had already reorganised the department in accordance with the new plan. (pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
When I arrived, they had already reorganised the department in accordance with the new plan. (pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
11.
Apenas hubieron actuado de acuerdo con el protocolo, la situación se calmó.
As soon as they had acted in accordance with the protocol, the situation calmed down. (pretérito anterior — literary/formal)
As soon as they had acted in accordance with the protocol, the situation calmed down. (pretérito anterior — literary/formal)
12.
Para el viernes, habremos revisado todo de acuerdo con las indicaciones del cliente.
By Friday, we will have reviewed everything in accordance with the client's instructions. (futuro perfecto)
By Friday, we will have reviewed everything in accordance with the client's instructions. (futuro perfecto)
13.
Habría actuado de acuerdo con las normas, pero nadie me las explicó a tiempo.
I would have acted in accordance with the rules, but nobody explained them to me in time. (potencial compuesto)
I would have acted in accordance with the rules, but nobody explained them to me in time. (potencial compuesto)
14.
No creo que hayan tomado esa decisión de acuerdo con lo que se acordó en la reunión.
I don't think they have made that decision in accordance with what was agreed at the meeting. (perfecto de subjuntivo)
I don't think they have made that decision in accordance with what was agreed at the meeting. (perfecto de subjuntivo)
15.
Actúa siempre de acuerdo con tus valores y no te equivocarás.
Always act in accordance with your values and you won't go wrong. (imperativo)
Always act in accordance with your values and you won't go wrong. (imperativo)