reconcile

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈkɒn.sɪl/ AmE /rɪˈkɑːnsəˌlaɪl/

verb en → es

past reconciled pp reconciled ing reconciling

1 MAKE PEACE [reflexive] B2

to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

conseguir la paz, reconciliarse

  • reconcile with somebody

Collocations reconcile with a friend · reconcile with an enemy

  • They have not yet reconciled after their argument.

    Aún no se han reconciliado después de su discusión.

2 MAKE COMPATIBLE [transitive] B1

to make two things that seem to disagree with each other agree or fit together

harmonizar, conciliar

  • reconcile A and B

Collocations reconcile work and family life · reconcile different views

  • She has managed to reconcile her career with motherhood.

    Ha logrado conciliar su carrera con la maternidad.

3 SETTLE DISPUTE [transitive] B2

to settle a disagreement or dispute between two people or groups

arbitrar, mediar en una disputa

  • reconcile A and B

Collocations reconcile a couple · reconcile opposing views

  • The mediator tried to reconcile the two sides.

    El mediador intentó reconciliar las dos partes.

1 ACCOUNT FOR [transitive] C1

to explain or justify something that seems difficult to understand

explicar, justificar

  • reconcile A with B

Collocations reconcile a difference in opinion · reconcile an inconsistency

  • Can you reconcile this discrepancy?

    ¿Puedes explicar esta discrepancia?

2 MATCH ACCOUNTS [transitive] B1

to make sure that two sets of accounts agree with each other

conciliar cuentas, ajustar cuentas

  • reconcile A and B

Collocations reconcile bank statements · reconcile accounts

  • The accountant reconciled the company's books.

    El contador concilió los libros de la empresa.