Spanish Conversation · Level 65
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Spanish word
negociación
Pronunciation
IPA/neɣoθjaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounnegotiation
Example
La negociación empieza mañana.
The negotiation starts tomorrow.
More examples
La mesa de negociación terminó con un acuerdo.
The negotiation forum ended with an agreement.
Core concept
Two people at a table discussing terms.
Common phrases
abrir una negociación
open a negotiation
mesa de negociación
negotiation forum
proceso de negociación
negotiation process
Similar words
acuerdo: Agreement or pact that parties reach after discussion.
trato: Concrete deal that specifies the terms of a transaction or exchange.
diálogo: Exchange of views that explores each participant's position.
conversación: Casual, everyday conversation about social or practical matters.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o proceso de negociar entre dos o más partes para acordar condiciones y alcanzar un acuerdo.
Word origin
The word derives from Spanish negociar 'to negotiate' and ultimately from Latin negotium 'business' (neg- 'not' + otium 'leisure'), with the noun-forming suffix -ción.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish, regatear is used for haggling over prices while negociación refers to formal talks or deal-making.
Other meanings
- talksnoun
- bargainingnoun
Opposites
- imposiciónimpositionnoun
- confrontaciónconfrontationnoun
Related words
- negociarnegotiateverb
- negociadornegotiatornoun
- negociablenegotiableadjective