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counter-proposal

[/ˈkaʊntər prəˈpoʊzəl/]
nounpl: counter-proposals
contraproposta
1. An alternative proposal made in response to a previous proposal, typically during negotiations or discussions
After reviewing the initial offer, the company submitted a counter-proposal with different terms.
Após analisar a oferta inicial, a empresa apresentou uma contraproposta com termos diferentes.
2. A competing or opposing suggestion put forward as an alternative to what was previously suggested
The union rejected the management's proposal and tabled a counter-proposal instead.
O sindicato rejeitou a proposta da gerência e apresentou uma contraproposta em seu lugar.
Synonyms
alternative proposalcounter-offercompeting proposalrival proposal
Antonyms
acceptanceagreementapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contraproposta
Most common term used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
contraproposta
Standard usage in commercial negotiations
Portugal
contraproposta
Standard term used in formal negotiations and business dealings

Related Idioms & Phrases

put forward a counter-proposal
submit a counter-proposal
make a counter-offer
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