Tratándose (en. Dealing with)

/tɾaˈtande̞ose/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates the action of discussing or addressing a topic.
Dealing with natural resources, we need to be more responsible.
Tratándose de recursos naturales, necesitamos ser más responsables.
Refers to the act of engaging someone in a matter.
Yesterday, it was dealing with the economic situation.
Ayer, se estaba tratándose de la situación económica.
Used to point out the specific topic of a conversation.
Dealing with his health, he needs to exercise more.
Tratándose de su salud, debe hacer más ejercicio.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb 'tratar', which has Latin roots in 'tractare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dealing with
referring to a specific topic in conversation.
tratándose de
it is about
indicates the main topic of a matter.
se trata de
speaking of
a synonym used to introduce a topic.
hablando de

Related Words

treat
to carry out a discussion about a topic.
tratar
treatment
a way of addressing a problem, especially in medicine.
tratamiento
treaty
a document that establishes agreements and formal discussions.
tratado

Slang Meanings

To address a topic informally.
When we are at the table, we are always dealing with what happened during the week.
Cuando estamos en la mesa, siempre estamos tratándose de lo que pasó en la semana.
To approach a matter lightly.
In that meeting, it was dealing with the new strategy without seriousness.
En esa reunión, se estaba tratándose de la nueva estrategia sin seriedad.