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go-between
[/ˈɡoʊ bɪˌtwin/]
noun
pl: go-betweens
intermediário
1.
a person who arranges or negotiates matters for others; a mediator or intermediary
The diplomat served as a go-between for the two countries in peace negotiations.
O diplomata serviu como intermediário nas negociações de paz entre os dois países.
2.
a person who carries messages or facilitates communication between parties
She acted as a go-between, delivering messages between the separated lovers.
Ela atuou como intermediária, entregando mensagens entre os amantes separados.
NYC Slang
middleman
Synonyms
intermediary
mediator
broker
liaison
intermediator
intercessor
Antonyms
principal
direct party
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intermediário
most common term
Rio de Janeiro
agenciador
less formal, sometimes used in business contexts
São Paulo
intermediário
standard usage in business and diplomacy
Portugal
intermediário
standard Portuguese; also 'mediador'
Related Idioms & Phrases
act as a go-between
play the go-between
serve as a go-between
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