Negociar
English meaning: To negotiate
Portuguese Definition
(Português)Tentar chegar a um acordo por meio de discussão.
English Definition
To try to reach an agreement by discussion.
Example
“Precisamos negociar o preço do contrato.”
In English: “We need to negotiate the price of the contract.”
Another example: “Conseguimos negociar um desconto de vinte por cento.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Verb meaning to negotiate or to trade/bargain. Neutral register, common in business and diplomacy. Regular '-ar' verb.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The verb 'negociar' comes from the Latin 'negotiari', meaning 'to carry on business'. It reflects the processes involved in reaching agreements.
Common Collocations
- negociar um acordo
- negociar o preço
- negociar dívidas
- negociar prazos
- negociar condições
Word Forms
inf. negociar; pres. eu negocio, ele negocia; pret. negociei; part. negociado
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Literary Heritage
“Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver”
“Love is a fire that burns unseen; a wound that hurts without pain.”
“Não sou nada. Nunca serei nada. Não posso querer ser nada.”
“I am nothing. I will never be anything. I cannot even wish to be anything.”
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