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“middleman” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/inteɾmeˈðjaɾjo/

Example

Necesitamos un intermediario para negociar el contrato.

We need a middleman to negotiate the contract.

Illustration for intermediario (middleman)

How to say “middleman” in Spanish

“Middleman” in Spanish is intermediario.

A third party who facilitates negotiation or exchange between two sides.

Full entry for intermediario: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with intermediario

Actuó de intermediario entre los vecinos para evitar el conflicto.

He acted as a middleman between the neighbors to avoid the conflict.

Tips for using intermediario

  • The word is common in business and contract language to name a third party arranging deals, while mediador is more natural when the focus is formal arbitration.

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