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BrE /əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ AmE /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

adjective / adverb en → es

1 AGREE [adjective + noun] B1

in agreement with; conforming to

según, conforme a

  • according to sb/sth

Collocations according to the rules · according to the evidence

  • The decision was made according to company policy.

    La decisión se tomó conforme a la política de la empresa.

2 STATE [adjective + noun] B1

as stated or recorded; as given in a document, etc.

según, según lo que dice

  • according to sb/sth

Collocations according to the report · according to the records

  • According to the report, sales have increased.

    Según el informe, las ventas han aumentado.

1 CONFORM [adverb] B1

in accordance with; conforming to

según, conforme a

  • according to sb/sth

Collocations according to the rules · according to the evidence

  • She acts according to her conscience.

    Ella actúa conforme a su conciencia.

2 STATE [adverb] B1

as stated or recorded; as given in a document, etc.

según, según lo que dice

  • according to sb/sth

Collocations according to the report · according to the records

  • According to the report, sales have increased.

    Según el informe, las ventas han aumentado.