Spanish Conversation · Level 190
15 words
Spanish word
mediador
Pronunciation
IPA/meðjaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmediator
Example
El mediador habló con ambas partes para encontrar una solución.
The mediator spoke with both parties to find a solution.
More examples
El mediador familiar ayudó a que la pareja llegara a un acuerdo.
The family mediator helped the couple reach an agreement.
Core concept
Impartial intermediary helping two or more people communicate and seek an agreement.
Common phrases
mediador familiar
family mediator
mediador laboral
labor mediator
mediador judicial
judicial mediator
Similar words
intermediario: Broker who intermediates exchanges and arrangements between two parties.
conciliador: Peace-building conciliator who soothes disputes and nudges parties toward consensus.
negociador: Strategic negotiator who bargains terms and trade-offs to finalize an agreement.
moderador: Panel moderator who organizes proceedings, times speakers, and steers discussion pace.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que, sin tomar partido, ayuda a dos o más personas a comunicarse y buscar acuerdos mediante la mediación.
Word origin
From Latin mediator, ultimately from medius 'middle', giving the sense 'one who stands between parties to enable agreement'.
Usage tips
- The noun marks the person's gender: mediador for a male mediator and mediadora for a female mediator, with articles and adjectives agreeing accordingly.
Other meanings
- conciliatornoun
- intermediarynoun
Opposites
- instigadorinstigatornoun
- provocadorprovokernoun