Mediación (en. Mediation)

/meðjaˈsi̟on/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of mediating between two or more parties to reach an agreement.
Mediation was key to resolving the problem between the companies.
La mediación fue clave para resolver el problema entre las empresas.
Process by which a mediator helps the parties reach an agreement.
The mediator facilitated the mediation and achieved understanding.
El mediador facilitó la mediación y logró un entendimiento.
Alternative method of conflict resolution without going to court.
Many prefer mediation over a trial due to its less confrontational nature.
Muchos prefieren la mediación a un juicio por su carácter menos confrontativo.

Etymology

From Latin 'mediatio', which means 'intervention' or 'mediation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family mediation
Mediation process aimed at resolving family conflicts.
mediación familiar
school mediation
Intervention in the school context to resolve disputes among students.
mediación escolar
civil mediation
Mediation in civil cases to avoid judicial proceedings.
mediación civil

Related Words

mediator
Person who acts as an intermediary in a conflict.
mediador
conflict
Situation of disagreement between two or more parties.
conflicto
resolution
Action of solving or resolving a problem.
resolución

Slang Meanings

Mediation in labor issues.
Mediation was used to fix the conflict among the workers.
La mediación se utilizó para arreglar el conflicto de los trabajadores.
Dialogue to resolve a misunderstanding.
We sat down for a mediation and to clarify things.
Nos sentamos a tener una mediación y aclarar las cosas.