Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
mediación
Pronunciation
IPA/meðjaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounmediation
Example
Gracias a su mediación conseguimos el contrato.
Thanks to his mediation we got the contract.
More examples
Contratamos un servicio de mediación para resolver el conflicto.
We contracted a mediation service to resolve the conflict.
Core concept
The act of placing oneself between two parties to help them reach agreement.
Common phrases
servicio de mediación
mediation service
acudir a la mediación
seek mediation
mediación familiar
family mediation
Similar words
acuerdo: Decision or promise reached and accepted by all involved parties.
negociación: Process of discussing conditions and interests to reach a mutual agreement.
mediador: Person who stands between disputing parties to facilitate communication and agreement.
conciliación: Procedure that eases conflict and seeks reconciliation or mutual consent.
Definition in Spanish
Designa el acto de ponerse en medio y facilitar un acuerdo entre partes con intereses distintos.
Word origin
From Latin mediātiō, from mediāre 'to place in the middle' and ultimately from medius 'middle', naming the action of intervening between parties to facilitate agreement.
Usage tips
- In Spanish mediación often refers to a formal third-party process, so in casual speech speakers may use ayuda or intervención, while arbitraje denotes a binding decision.