noun; gerund/present participle of verb 'deal'pl: dealings
negociação; transação; tratamento
1. The act of buying and selling or distributing something, especially as a business
His dealing in antiques has made him quite wealthy.
Seu negócio com antiguidades o tornou bastante rico.
2. Conduct or behavior toward others; manner of interaction
I appreciate her honest dealing with customers.
Aprecio sua forma honesta de lidar com clientes.
3. The distribution of cards in a card game
The dealing of cards began after everyone sat down.
A distribuição de cartas começou depois que todos se sentaram.
4. Illicit distribution or trade (usually in drugs)
He was arrested for drug dealing.
Ele foi preso por tráfico de drogas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'dealing' can refer to legitimate business transactions or illicit activities (particularly drug dealing). In American culture, the term is frequently used in financial markets and real estate. In Brazil, 'dealing' is commonly translated as 'negociação' in formal business contexts and 'trato' in more casual interpersonal contexts. The word carries moral implications depending on context—'fair dealing' is valued in both cultures as a sign of integrity.
NYC Slang
deal (shortened); the game (in context of illegal dealing); hustle
Related Idioms & Phrases
fair dealing - negociação justa; trato justo
straight dealing - negociação honesta; trato direto
double dealing - duplicidade; comportamento desonesto
in dealing with - no trato com; ao lidar com
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