accordarsi
to come to an agreement / to agree
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/akkorˈdarsi/
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Cultural Note
Accordarsi is reflexive and implies mutual negotiation. In Italian culture, reaching an agreement often involves extended discussion and compromise. 'Mettersi d'accordo' is a synonym and equally common. Both expressions reflect the Italian preference for consensus.
📝 Example Sentences
Ci siamo accordati sull'orario dell'incontro.
We agreed on the meeting time.
Dobbiamo accordarci su chi cucina stasera.
We need to agree on who cooks tonight.
Si sono accordati per dividersi le spese.
They agreed to split the expenses.