La negociación
Example: La negociación entre países evitó una guerra importante.
Definition
"La negociación" refers to the process of discussion and compromise between parties, often countries or groups, aiming to reach an agreement or resolve conflicts without resorting to violence or war. It involves dialogue, mutual concessions, and strategic communication to avoid major disputes.
Etymology
The word "la negociación" comes from the Spanish verb 'negociar,' which derives from the Latin 'negotiari,' meaning 'to do business.' Originally related to commerce, it evolved to encompass broader meanings of negotiation and diplomatic dealings. Did you know that 'negotiation' shares roots with 'business' concepts, highlighting its foundation in trade and agreement-making?
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"La negociación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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