counterpart
[/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/]
nounpl: counterparts
contraparte
1. A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation
The American president met with his French counterpart to discuss trade agreements.
O presidente americano se reuniu com sua contraparte francesa para discutir acordos comerciais.
2. One of two or more copies or versions of an agreement or document
Both parties signed their counterpart of the contract.
Ambas as partes assinaram sua contraparte do contrato.
3. A complementary or parallel thing
The female lead is the counterpart to the male lead in the film.
A atriz principal é a contraparte do ator principal no filme.
In Brazilian business and diplomatic contexts, 'contraparte' is widely used and understood in formal negotiations and legal documents. The term is essential in international relations and corporate environments. In Portugal, 'homólogo' is often preferred when referring to officials or professionals holding equivalent positions. The word reflects the formal nature of comparative relationships in institutional settings across both Portuguese-speaking regions and English-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exact counterpart - a perfect match or equivalent
find one's counterpart - to locate someone or something equivalent
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