reasonable compromise
[/ˈriːzənəbəl ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/]
noun phrasepl: reasonable compromises
acordo razoável
1. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions that are fair, logical, and acceptable to all parties involved
After weeks of negotiation, both companies reached a reasonable compromise on the contract terms.
Após semanas de negociação, ambas as empresas chegaram a um acordo razoável sobre os termos do contrato.
2. A middle ground solution that satisfies the basic needs and concerns of everyone involved without being extreme or unrealistic
The couple found a reasonable compromise by agreeing to spend holidays with both families on alternate years.
O casal encontrou um acordo razoável ao concordar em passar as festas com ambas as famílias em anos alternados.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'reasonable compromise' is highly valued in business, legal, and diplomatic negotiations. Brazilians often emphasize relationship-building (jeitinho) even within compromise frameworks, while Americans tend to focus on the logical fairness of the terms. The concept reflects pragmatic problem-solving in both cultures.
NYC Slang
a fair shake / a win-win deal
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