How to Say "bargaining" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bargaining” is “negociación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La negociación del nuevo contrato fue muy difícil.
The negotiation of the new contract was very difficult.
Estamos en plena negociación para comprar la casa.
We are in the middle of negotiations to buy the house.
Ambas partes deben mostrar flexibilidad en la negociación.
Both sides must show flexibility in the negotiation.
The '-ción' Gender Rule
Most words ending in '-ción' in Spanish are 'feminine.' This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word (e.g., la negociación).
Using 'en' for ongoing status
To say something is 'under negotiation' or 'being negotiated,' Spanish uses the phrase 'en negociación.' Example: 'El precio está en negociación' (The price is being negotiated).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el negociación”
Correction: la negociación (Words ending in -ción are almost always feminine).
Confusing 'negotiation' with 'business'
Mistake: “Tengo una negociación de ropa.”
Correction: Tengo un negocio de ropa. (Use 'negocio' for a business/shop, and 'negociación' for the actual process of talking/dealing).
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