reconciliar
[hɛ.kõ.si.li.ˈaɾ]
verb
to reconcile
1. to restore friendly relations between persons or groups after a disagreement or conflict
The mediator helped reconcile the two parties after years of dispute.
O mediador ajudou a reconciliar as duas partes após anos de disputa.
2. to make compatible or consistent; to resolve a conflict between different facts, statements, or principles
It's difficult to reconcile his words with his actions.
É difícil reconciliar suas palavras com suas ações.
3. to make peace with oneself; to accept an unpleasant situation
She had to reconcile herself with the loss and move forward.
Ela teve que se reconciliar com a perda e seguir em frente.
4. in accounting, to verify that financial records match
We need to reconcile the bank statements with our records.
Precisamos reconciliar os extratos bancários com nossos registros.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'reconciliar' is formal and often used in legal, diplomatic, or professional contexts. In everyday conversation, Brazilians more frequently use 'fazer as pazes' (make peace) or 'conciliar' (which is more broadly used). The word reflects the importance of conflict resolution and harmony in relationships, which are valued in Brazilian culture.
NYC Slang
make up; patch things up
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