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convênio

[kõ.vɛ.ni.u]
nounmasculinepl: convênios
agreement, covenant, convention
1. A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties, typically between organizations, companies, or governments
The two universities signed a cooperation agreement.
As duas universidades assinaram um convênio de cooperação.
2. A mutual understanding or settlement, especially in legal or commercial contexts
They reached a covenant regarding the joint project.
Eles chegaram a um convênio a respeito do projeto conjunto.
3. A healthcare agreement where patients can access services at partner institutions
My health insurance has a network agreement with this hospital.
Meu seguro de saúde tem um convênio com este hospital.
Synonyms
acordocontratopactotratadoaliança
Antonyms
desacordodiscordânciaconflito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
convênio
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
convênio
Commonly used in business and healthcare contexts
Portugal
convênio or acordo
Less frequently used; 'acordo' is preferred in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer um convênio (to make an agreement)
assinar um convênio (to sign an agreement)
convênio de cooperação (cooperation agreement)
convênio médico (healthcare plan/agreement)
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