Spanish word

intermediario

Pronunciation

IPA/inteɾmeˈðjaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmiddleman

Example

Necesitamos un intermediario para negociar el contrato.

We need a middleman to negotiate the contract.

Illustration for intermediario (middleman)

More examples

Actuó de intermediario entre los vecinos para evitar el conflicto.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • actuar de intermediario

    act as a middleman

  • buscar un intermediario

    look for a middleman

  • servir de intermediario

    serve as a middleman

Similar words

mediador: Guides discussions to adjust positions and help both sides reach an agreement.
agente: Acts on behalf of a client to handle contracts, procedures, and negotiations.

Definition in Spanish

Persona o entidad que actúa entre dos partes para facilitar una negociación, una relación o una transacción.

Word origin

The Spanish word derives from Latin inter- 'between' and medius 'middle' via intermedius, with the suffix -ario forming an agent noun meaning someone who stands between.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • brokernoun
  • mediatornoun

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