Negociar
Example: Los países tuvieron que negociar la paz después de la guerra.
Definition
"Negociar" means to discuss and arrange terms or agreements between parties, often involving compromises, with the intention of reaching a mutual understanding or deal. For example, countries negotiate peace after conflicts to establish harmony and resolve disputes.
Etymology
The word "negociar" originates from the Latin verb 'negotiari', which means to carry on business or to trade. It combines 'neg-' meaning 'not' and 'otium' meaning 'leisure', implying the act of being occupied with work rather than leisure. Did you know? The concept of negotiation has roots in commerce and diplomacy dating back to ancient Rome.
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"Negociar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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