mutuo
“mutuo” means “mutual” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mutual
Also: reciprocal
📝 In Action
El respeto entre nosotros es mutuo.
A2The respect between us is mutual.
Llegaron a un acuerdo mutuo para terminar el contrato.
B1They reached a mutual agreement to end the contract.
Sienten una gran admiración mutua.
B2They feel a great mutual admiration.
mutual loan
📝 In Action
Las partes firmaron un contrato de mutuo.
C1The parties signed a loan agreement.
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From the Latin word 'mutuus', which means 'borrowed' or 'reciprocal'. It comes from the same root as words related to changing or exchanging.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mutuo' different from 'recíproco'?
They are very similar! 'Mutuo' usually implies a shared feeling or state (like mutual respect), while 'recíproco' often emphasizes an action done in return for another action.
Can I use 'mutuo' for plural things?
Yes! Just like other adjectives, it becomes 'mutuos' (masculine plural) or 'mutuas' (feminine plural). For example: 'intereses mutuos' (mutual interests).
Does 'mutuo' always mean 'shared'?
In everyday life, yes. However, in legal Spanish, it refers specifically to a type of loan agreement where you borrow something and give back the same kind of thing later.