How to Say "to covenant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to covenant” is “pactar” — B1 level.
Examples
Los dos países decidieron pactar una tregua.
The two countries decided to agree on a truce.
Tenemos que pactar las condiciones del contrato hoy mismo.
We have to agree on the terms of the contract this very day.
Los partidos políticos están intentando pactar para formar un gobierno.
The political parties are trying to make a deal to form a government.
Who you agree with
Use the word 'con' when you want to mention the person you are making a deal with, like 'pactar con ellos'.
Agreeing on things
When you want to say what specifically was agreed upon, you can follow the verb directly with a noun, such as 'pactar una tregua' (agree on a truce).
Adding unnecessary words
Mistake: “Pactar de un precio.”
Correction: Pactar un precio. You don't need 'de' between the verb and the thing being agreed upon.
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