negociar
/neh-go-see-AR/
to negotiate
When you negociar (negotiate), you discuss terms to reach an agreement, often about a price or contract.
negociar(Verb)
to negotiate
?terms, price, contract
,to bargain
?a price
to discuss terms
?reaching an agreement
📝 In Action
Necesitamos negociar un mejor precio con el proveedor.
B1We need to negotiate a better price with the supplier.
Ellos están negociando la paz después de muchos meses de conflicto.
B2They are negotiating peace after many months of conflict.
Si quieres un descuento, tienes que negociar.
A2If you want a discount, you have to bargain.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular Verb Pattern
Like all regular '-ar' verbs (e.g., 'hablar', 'cantar'), 'negociar' follows the standard pattern, making its conjugations predictable and easy to learn.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Hacer un negociar."
Correction: Hacer una negociación (The verb is 'negociar', the noun is 'negociación').
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'con'
Always use the preposition 'con' (with) to introduce the person or group you are negotiating with: 'Negocié con el jefe' (I negotiated with the boss).
This image shows negociar used in the sense of 'to trade' or exchange goods or services.
negociar(Verb)
to trade
?goods or services
,to transact business
?financial dealings
to deal in
?a specific commodity
📝 In Action
La empresa solo negocia con productos orgánicos.
B2The company only trades in organic products.
Históricamente, los comerciantes solían negociar en el puerto.
C1Historically, merchants used to transact business at the port.
💡 Grammar Points
Focus on Goods
When 'negociar' means 'to trade,' it often emphasizes the type of goods or services being bought and sold, rather than the act of haggling over the price.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
If you see 'negociar' followed by a type of product (e.g., 'trigo' - wheat, 'acciones' - stocks), it likely means 'to trade' or 'to deal in.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: negociar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'negociar' in the sense of 'trading goods' rather than 'discussing terms'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'negociar' always formal?
Not necessarily. While it's common in business and political settings, you can use it informally when bargaining for a price at a market or discussing chores with a family member. It simply means 'to try to reach an agreement.'
What is the difference between 'negociar' and 'regatiar'?
'Negociar' is the general term for discussing terms, which can apply to anything from peace treaties to contracts. 'Regatear' is usually much more specific, referring only to the back-and-forth haggling over a price, often in a marketplace.