Negocia (en. Negotiate)

/neɡoˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To try to reach an agreement about something.
The company negotiates the terms of the contract.
La empresa negocia los términos del contrato.
To conduct commercial transactions or others.
She negotiates purchases in the market.
Ella negocia compras en el mercado.
To weigh options to achieve a goal.
One needs to negotiate well to obtain better conditions.
Se necesita negociar bien para obtener mejores condiciones.

Etymology

From the verb 'negociar', which comes from the Latin 'negotiare', derived from 'negotium', meaning 'occupation, business'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

negotiate in good terms
Reach an agreement that is favorable for both parties.
negociar en buenos términos
negotiate your salary
Ask for or discuss a salary adjustment.
negocia tu salario
there is nothing to negotiate
There is no room for discussion or agreement.
no hay nada que negociar

Related Words

negotiation
Process of reaching an agreement between two or more parties.
negociación
negotiator
Person who acts in a negotiation.
negociador
business
Economic activity that seeks to obtain profits.
negocio

Slang Meanings

To get a good price.
I managed to negotiate a lower price for the car.
Logré negociar un precio más bajo para el coche.
To make deals informally.
He always negotiates in the black market.
Siempre negocia en el mercado negro.