Negociar
Example: Los países deben negociar para evitar conflictos armados.
Definition
"Negociar" means to discuss and reach an agreement or compromise between parties, often involving diplomacy or business matters. It involves communication and bargaining to resolve differences or achieve mutual benefits, as in countries negotiating to avoid armed conflicts.
Etymology
The word "negociar" comes from the Latin verb 'negotiari,' meaning 'to carry on business' or 'to manage affairs.' It originally referred to handling tasks or commerce, which evolved into the broader sense of negotiating or bargaining. Did you know? The root 'neg-' relates to 'neglect' or 'deny,' but here it forms part of a word about active engagement.
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"Negociar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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