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negotiate
[/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/]
verb
negociar
1.
to discuss terms and conditions with the aim of reaching an agreement
The two countries will negotiate a trade agreement.
Os dois países negociarão um acordo comercial.
2.
to successfully deal with or manage a difficult situation or obstacle
She negotiated the steep mountain path carefully.
Ela negociou o caminho íngreme da montanha com cuidado.
3.
to transfer or assign a legal document
The check was negotiated to another party.
O cheque foi negociado para outra parte.
Synonyms
bargain
discuss
confer
transact
arrange
Antonyms
refuse
reject
disagree
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negociar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
negociar
standard regional usage
São Paulo
negociar
standard regional usage, common in business contexts
Portugal
negociar
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
negotiate a minefield
negotiate in good faith
negotiate a settlement
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