Diplomacia (en. Diplomacy)

/diplomaθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A set of practices and techniques used to manage relationships between states.

Diplomacy is essential to maintaining peace between nations.

La diplomacia es esencial para mantener la paz entre naciones.

A body of diplomats on a mission or in a country.

The ambassador is part of his country's diplomacy abroad.

El embajador forma parte de la diplomacia de su país en el extranjero.

The ability to handle delicate situations or critical negotiations.

A lot of diplomacy is needed to resolve conflicts at work.

Se necesita mucha diplomacia para resolver conflictos en el trabajo.

From French 'diplomatie', which is derived from Greek 'diplōmatos', meaning 'folded document'.

quiet diplomacy

A method of negotiation that is conducted in secret.

diplomacia silenciosa

active diplomacy

Open and proactive strategies in international relations.

diplomacia activa

public diplomacy

Efforts to influence public opinion at the international level.

diplomacia pública

diplomatic

A person who represents their country abroad.

diplomático

embassy

Official office of one country in another country.

embajada

treaty

Formal agreement between two or more states.

tratado

Soft touch

That meeting was quite a soft touch affair between the bosses.

Esa reunión fue todo un asunto de trato suave entre los jefes.

To handle with diplomacy

I had to handle it with diplomacy to avoid hurting their feelings.

Tuve que manejarlo con diplomacia para no herir sus sentimientos.