Spanish word

intermediación

Pronunciation

IPA/inteɾmeðjaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounintermediation

Example

Necesito intermediación para vender mi coche.

I need intermediation services to sell my car.

Illustration for intermediación (intermediation)

More examples

La intermediación entre particulares ahorra tiempo y reduce riesgos.

Intermediation between individuals saves time and reduces risks.

Core concept

A bridging process that enables contacts, negotiations, or administrative handling among several parties.

Common phrases

  • intermediación entre particulares

    intermediation between individuals

  • servicios de intermediación

    broker services

Similar words

mediación: Impartial third-party process that helps opposing sides communicate and reach agreement.
intermediario: Person who acts between parties to coordinate contacts, offers, and transactional details.
negociación: Process where parties discuss and adjust terms, price, or conditions to reach a deal.
gestión: Carrying out procedures, arrangements, or paperwork on behalf of someone else.

Definition in Spanish

Acción de mediar entre dos o más partes para facilitar un acuerdo, contacto o gestión.

Word origin

From intermediar (inter- 'between' + Latin medius 'middle') and the suffix -ación, meaning the action of standing between parties to facilitate agreements, contacts or administrative arrangements.

Usage tips

  • Do not confuse intermediación with mediación, since mediación often names dispute-resolution mediation while intermediación covers broader brokerage or facilitation roles.

Other meanings

  • brokeragenoun

Opposites

  • trato directodirect transactionnoun

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