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coherente means coherent — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 22, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

coherente

adjective • /[ko-e-REN-teh]/

coherent

Example:

El argumento debe ser coherente.

The argument must be coherent.

🧠 What does coherente mean?

The adjective 'coherente' describes something that is logical, consistent, and well-structured, where all its parts are connected in a clear and sensible way. It is often used to refer to texts, arguments, ideas, or plans that are easy to understand because they follow a logical order and do not contain contradictions. It can also describe a person whose actions are consistent with their stated beliefs or principles.

📚 Extra examples

  • Para aprobar el examen, tu ensayo debe ser claro y coherente.
    To pass the exam, your essay must be clear and coherent.
  • Sus acciones no son coherentes con los valores que dice defender.
    His actions are not consistent with the values he claims to defend.
  • El director presentó un plan de negocios coherente y bien fundamentado.
    The director presented a coherent and well-founded business plan.

💡 Did You Know?

The noun form of 'coherente' is 'coherencia' (coherence). In Spanish academic and language proficiency exams like the DELE, 'la coherencia y la cohesión' are key criteria for evaluating writing, referring to how well ideas are logically connected and structured.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "coherente"

Synonyms: lógico, consistente, consecuente, racional, ordenado
Opposites: incoherente, inconsistente, ilógico, contradictorio, absurdo

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'coherent' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'coherent' is 'coherente'.
How do you pronounce 'coherente' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is 'ko-eh-REN-teh', with the emphasis on the third syllable, 'ren'.
How do you use 'coherente' in a sentence?
An example is: 'El político ofreció una explicación coherente de la nueva ley.' (The politician offered a coherent explanation of the new law.)
What is the English translation of 'coherente'?
The primary English translation is 'coherent'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'consistent' or 'logical'.
Does 'coherente' change for gender or number?
As an adjective ending in '-e', 'coherente' has the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns (e.g., 'un argumento coherente', 'una idea coherente'). For the plural, it changes to 'coherentes' (e.g., 'argumentos coherentes', 'ideas coherentes').
Is 'coherente' common in everyday Spanish?
It is very common in academic, professional, and formal contexts. While widely understood, in casual, everyday conversation, people might use simpler words like 'lógico' (logical) or 'tiene sentido' (it makes sense).
Does 'coherente' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'coherente' is a standard term and does not have any common slang uses or secondary meanings.
Is 'coherente' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'coherente' are consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions.

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