Spanish word

mutual

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈtwal/

Meaning

  • adjectivemutual

Example

Mantienen una relación mutual.

They maintain a mutual relationship.

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More examples

Existe mucha confianza mutual entre los miembros del equipo.

There is a lot of mutual trust among the team members.

Core concept

Two people exchanging gifts.

Common phrases

  • confianza mutual

    mutual trust

  • respeto mutual

    mutual respect

  • ayuda mutual

    mutual aid

Similar words

recíproco: An action or response that is returned in the same way by the other party.
mutuo: Common to both parties, describing a feeling, benefit, or action both share.

Definition in Spanish

Que indica reciprocidad entre dos o más sujetos, es decir, que cada parte da, recibe o comparte algo con la otra.

Word origin

From Latin mutuus 'given, lent', via medieval Latin mutualis into the Romance languages, this adjective denotes something shared or returned reciprocally between parties.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include por mutuo acuerdo, beneficio mutuo and ayuda mutua, and the adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun (mutuo/mutua, mutuos/mutuas).

Opposites

Related words

  • mutuamentemutuallyadverb
  • mutualidadmutualitynoun

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