Tratado (en. Treaty)

/traˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Formal agreement signed between states or entities.
The peace treaty was signed after years of conflict.
El tratado de paz fue firmado después de años de conflicto.
Exposition or analysis on a specific topic.
He wrote a treatise on education in the 21st century.
Escribió un tratado sobre la educación en el siglo XXI.

Etymology

From Latin 'tractatus', meaning treaty or discussion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free trade agreement
Agreement between countries to facilitate trade.
tratado de libre comercio
international treaty
Ratified agreement between two or more nations.
tratado internacional
to be under treaty
To be subject to the conditions of a treaty.
estar bajo tratado

Related Words

convention
Formal agreement on a specific topic.
convención
protocol
Set of established rules or procedures.
protocolo
agreement
Commitment or pact between parties.
acuerdo

Slang Meanings

Sometimes referred to informally in slang as an informal agreement.
We made a verbal treaty to resolve the matter.
Hicimos un tratado verbal para resolver el asunto.
It is used in some contexts to refer to a document in a colloquial way.
That paper you signed is just a treaty, don't worry.
Ese papel que firmaste es solo un tratado, no te preocupes.