Spanish word

trato

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɾato/

Meaning

  • masculine nountreatment

Example

Ella recibió un buen trato del personal.

She received good treatment from the staff.

Illustration for trato (treatment)

More examples

Si quieres, podemos hacer un trato; yo llevo la comida y tú traes las bebidas.

If you want, we can make an arrangement; I'll bring the food and you bring the drinks.

Core concept

Manner of addressing and interacting with someone that signals respect, courtesy, or familiarity.

Common phrases

  • hacer un trato

    make an arrangement

  • llegar a un trato

    reach an agreement

Similar words

atención: Notices and responds to a person's needs or requests with careful attention.
servicio: Provides practical help or tasks to customers or users as part of a business role.
cortesía: Shows polite behavior through formal gestures, manners, and respectful language.
amabilidad: Shows friendly, kind behavior that expresses warmth and a willingness to help.

Definition in Spanish

Manera o conducta habitual de tratar a alguien, que refleja respeto, cortesía o familiaridad.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish tratar and ultimately from Latin tractare "to handle", trato names the interpersonal manner or attitude shown toward a person.

Usage tips

  • Spanish tratamiento commonly means a formal title or medical care, while trato refers specifically to interpersonal manner.

Other meanings

  • dealnoun

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