counter-offer
[ˈkaʊn.tɚ ˈɑ.fɚ]
nounpl: counter-offers
contraproposta
1. A response to an offer in which different terms are proposed instead of accepting or rejecting the original offer
After the seller refused our initial bid, we made a counter-offer at a higher price.
Depois que o vendedor recusou nossa oferta inicial, fizemos uma contraproposta com um preço mais alto.
2. A revised proposal made during negotiations as an alternative to the initial proposal
The company presented a counter-offer that included additional benefits and a higher salary.
A empresa apresentou uma contraproposta que incluía benefícios adicionais e um salário maior.
3. A negotiating tactic where one party responds to an offer with modified terms
In real estate transactions, a counter-offer is a common part of the negotiation process.
Em transações imobiliárias, uma contraproposta é uma parte comum do processo de negociação.
Counter-offers are a standard and expected part of business negotiations in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it is common practice in real estate, job recruitment, and commercial transactions. The ability to negotiate effectively through counter-offers is considered a valuable business skill in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw a counter-offer on the table
make a counter-offer
respond with a counter-offer
negotiate through counter-offers
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