Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Consent in Spanish: Consentimiento
Consentimiento · noun (masculine) · kohn-sehn-tee-MYEHN-toh
The Spanish word for consent is 'consentimiento,' a masculine noun used in legal, medical, and everyday contexts. The related verb is 'consentir,' which means to consent, to allow, or sometimes to spoil (as in spoiling a child). Understanding this term is important for navigating formal situations in Spanish.
Pronounce it kohn-sehn-tee-MYEHN-toh, with the stress on the fourth syllable. It has five syllables total and follows predictable Spanish pronunciation rules.
Necesitamos tu consentimiento para continuar con el procedimiento.
We need your consent to proceed with the procedure.
Consent in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for consent, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| consentimiento | consent | kohn-sehn-tee-MYEHN-toh | Default, widely understood |
| consentir | consent | verb form meaning to consent or to allow |
How Native Speakers Use Consentimiento
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical setting
El paciente firmó el formulario de consentimiento antes de la cirugía.
The patient signed the consent form before the surgery.
Obtaining permission for a medical procedure.
Legal context
El contrato requiere el consentimiento de ambas partes.
The contract requires the consent of both parties.
Discussing legal agreements.
Parental permission
Los menores necesitan el consentimiento de sus padres para participar.
Minors need their parents' consent to participate.
Requiring parental authorization for an activity.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Consentimiento
Spelling error
Incorrect: Firmé el concentimiento informado.
Correct: Firmé el consentimiento informado.
The correct spelling is 'consentimiento' with an 's,' not 'concentimiento.' This is a common misspelling.
Confusing consentir meanings
Incorrect: No debemos consentir a los niños todo lo que piden.
Correct: No debemos consentir todo lo que los niños piden.
While 'consentir' can mean to spoil a child, saying 'consentir a los niños' can be ambiguous. Restructuring the sentence clarifies that the meaning is 'to allow everything children ask for.'
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Common Questions About Consent in Spanish
- What is consentimiento informado?
- 'Consentimiento informado' is the Spanish equivalent of 'informed consent,' a legal and medical concept where a person gives permission after fully understanding the risks and benefits involved.
- Can consentir also mean to spoil someone?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'consentir' can mean to pamper or spoil, especially when referring to children, as in 'lo consiente demasiado' (she spoils him too much).
- How do you ask for consent in Spanish?
- A common way to request consent is '¿Me das tu consentimiento?' or more formally '¿Otorga usted su consentimiento?' depending on the level of formality required.