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compromise in Spanish

compromise in Spanish is acuerdo, arreglo, avenencia — compromise means an agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.

compromise in Spanish

acuerdo
noun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
arreglo
noun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
avenencia
noun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
concesión
noun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
convenio
noun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
transigencia
noun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
comprometerse
verb
(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
ceder
verb
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
transar[se]
verb
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
transigir
verb
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
apeligrar
verb
To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
adentrarse
verb
(transitive) To breach (a security system).
infringir
verb
(transitive) To breach (a security system).
violar
verb
(transitive) To breach (a security system).

What does "compromise" mean?

  1. noun An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
    "Painting the room grey was a compromise between her taste and his."
  2. verb To settle a disagreement by each side making concessions.
    "If we both compromise a little, we can find a holiday that suits everyone."
  3. verb To weaken or damage something, or expose it to risk.
    "Cutting corners on safety checks could compromise the whole project and put workers at risk."
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compromise in a sentence

  • Painting the room grey was a compromise between her taste and his.
  • Neither of us got everything we wanted, but the compromise seemed fair.
  • If we both compromise a little, we can find a holiday that suits everyone.
  • The neighbours compromised by agreeing to trim the hedge only twice a year.

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What is "compromise" in Spanish?
"compromise" in Spanish is acuerdo, arreglo, avenencia. compromise means: An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
How do you use "compromise" in a sentence?
Example: "Painting the room grey was a compromise between her taste and his." In Spanish, "compromise" is acuerdo, arreglo, avenencia.
Are there other ways to say "compromise" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 14 translations listed for "compromise": acuerdo, arreglo, avenencia, concesión, convenio, transigencia.
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