reciprocal proposal

[/rɪˈsɪprəkəl prəˈpoʊzəl/]
nounpl: reciprocal proposals
proposta recíproca
1. A proposal or offer made with the expectation of receiving a similar proposal or offer in return; a mutual or two-way suggestion intended to benefit both parties equally
The company made a reciprocal proposal to share resources and expertise with their business partner.
A empresa fez uma proposta recíproca para compartilhar recursos e conhecimento com seu sócio comercial.
2. In diplomacy or negotiations, an offer conditional upon the other party making a corresponding offer
The nations discussed a reciprocal proposal regarding trade agreements and tariff reductions.
As nações discutiram uma proposta recíproca sobre acordos comerciais e reduções tarifárias.
3. A suggestion in personal or professional relationships based on mutual benefit and equal contribution
They presented a reciprocal proposal where both would invest equal amounts in the startup.
Eles apresentaram uma proposta recíproca onde ambos investiriam quantidades iguais na startup.
In Brazilian business culture, reciprocal proposals are highly valued as they reflect mutual respect and equal partnership. This concept is deeply rooted in the Brazilian approach to negotiations, which emphasizes relationship-building and fairness. In American business contexts, reciprocal proposals are common in contract negotiations and serve as a foundation for long-term business relationships.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mutual proposaltwo-way proposalbilateral proposalcounterproposalexchange offer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unilateral proposalone-sided offernon-reciprocal proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
proposta recíproca
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
proposta recíproca / proposta mútua
Both terms used interchangeably in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
proposta recíproca
Common in diplomatic and business negotiations
Portugal
proposta recíproca / proposta bilateral
Bilateral proposal more common in formal diplomatic contexts

Related Words

reciprocitymutual agreementbilateral negotiationcounteroffersgive-and-takeexchange agreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fair exchange is no robbery
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
give and take
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