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A colorful illustration depicting two stylized hands firmly grasping each other in a handshake, symbolizing a formal agreement or pact.

pacto

PAK-toh

nounmB1
pact?formal agreement,agreement?general consensus or deal
Also:treaty?international or political agreement,compact?formal or historical agreement

📝 In Action

Los dos países firmaron un pacto de no agresión.

B1

The two countries signed a non-aggression pact (agreement).

Llegamos a un pacto para compartir los gastos de la casa.

A2

We reached an agreement to share the household expenses.

Romper el pacto electoral tendrá consecuencias políticas graves.

B2

Breaking the electoral agreement will have serious political consequences.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desacuerdo (disagreement)
  • ruptura (break/split)

Common Collocations

  • firmar un pacto – to sign an agreement
  • llegar a un pacto – to reach an agreement
  • romper el pacto – to break the agreement

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Remember that 'pacto' is a masculine noun, so it always uses the masculine article: 'el pacto' or 'un pacto'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pacto vs. Impacto

Mistake: "Using 'impacto' when you mean 'pacto'."

Correction: They sound similar, but 'impacto' means 'impact' or 'shock,' while 'pacto' is a formal 'agreement' or 'deal'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Right Verb

The most common verbs used with 'pacto' are 'firmar' (to sign) when it's official, or 'llegar a' (to reach) when discussing the process of creation.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pacto

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is most commonly used when two parties finalize a formal 'pacto'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

pactar(to agree/to negotiate a pact) - verb
pactado(agreed upon) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pacto' and 'acuerdo'?

'Acuerdo' is a general word for 'agreement' or 'consensus' and can be used for anything, big or small. 'Pacto' is usually more serious, formal, or official, often involving political groups, nations, or major business deals. You might reach an 'acuerdo' on where to eat, but you sign a 'pacto' on trade.