convenio
“convenio” means “agreement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
agreement
Also: pact, treaty
📝 In Action
Las dos empresas firmaron un convenio de colaboración.
B1The two companies signed a collaboration agreement.
El convenio internacional protege los derechos de los niños.
B2The international treaty protects the rights of children.
Llegaron a un convenio para evitar el juicio.
C1They reached an agreement to avoid the trial.
labor agreement
Also: collective agreement
📝 In Action
El convenio colectivo establece el salario mínimo del sector.
B2The collective agreement sets the minimum wage for the sector.
Según el convenio, tenemos treinta días de vacaciones.
B1According to the labor agreement, we have thirty days of vacation.
Los sindicatos están negociando el nuevo convenio laboral.
C1The unions are negotiating the new labor agreement.
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Words that translate to "convenio" in Spanish:
agreement→collective agreement→labor agreement→pact→treaty→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: convenio
Question 1 of 3
If two countries sign a document to stop a war, they have signed a:
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'convenium', derived from 'convenire', which means 'to come together' or 'to assemble'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acuerdo' and 'convenio'?
They are very similar, but 'convenio' is usually more formal and refers to a written legal document, while 'acuerdo' can be any kind of agreement, including informal verbal ones.
Is 'convenio' used only in business?
Mostly, yes. It's used in business, law, and politics. You wouldn't use it to agree on what movie to watch with your friends.
What is a 'convenio colectivo'?
It's a collective bargaining agreement—a set of rules and rights negotiated between unions and employers that applies to all workers in a specific field.