How to Say "mediation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “mediation” is “mediación” — use 'mediación' when referring to the formal process of resolving a conflict or dispute between two or more parties, often with a neutral third party facilitating..
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mediación
nounB2general
Use 'mediación' when referring to the formal process of resolving a conflict or dispute between two or more parties, often with a neutral third party facilitating.
Examples
Los dos países aceptaron la mediación del Papa para evitar la guerra.
The two countries accepted the Pope's mediation to avoid war.
intervención
nounB2general
Use 'intervención' when describing an action taken to prevent a situation from worsening, often by stepping in or getting involved, which may or may not lead to a formal resolution.
Examples
La intervención de la policía evitó que el problema creciera.
The police intervention prevented the problem from growing.
Mediation vs. Intervention
Learners often confuse 'mediación' and 'intervención' because both involve stepping into a situation. Remember that 'mediación' specifically refers to the process of helping parties reach an agreement to resolve a conflict, while 'intervención' is a broader term for any action taken to get involved or prevent something from getting worse.
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