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la

feminine

/neɣoθjaˈθjon/

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Translation

negotiation

Word origin

From Latin negotiatio, from negotium ('business'), itself formed from nec ('not') plus otium ('leisure'). The same root gives English 'negotiate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
negotiatio
English cognates
negotiate, negotiation

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralnegociaciones

Examples

.

The negotiation lasted several hours.

.

They reached an agreement after a long negotiation.

fracasó.

The negotiation between the two countries failed.

.

He is open to negotiating the price.

¿ proveedores?

How is the negotiation with the suppliers going?

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This word is part of lesson 61.