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convenio
/komˈbenjo/
agreement or convention
Firmaron un convenio de colaboración entre las dos empresas.
They signed a cooperation agreement between the two companies.
formal
A formal agreement or contract between parties, often between governments, organizations, or companies.
El gobierno firmó un convenio con la universidad para financiar investigaciones.
The government signed an agreement with the university to fund research.
Commonly used in legal, business, and diplomatic contexts.
informal
A convention or arrangement, often informal, between parties.
Hicimos un convenio para turnarnos los fines de semana.
We made an arrangement to take turns on weekends.
Less formal usage, often in everyday contexts.
Collocations
firmar un convenioto sign an agreementromper un convenioto break an agreementrenovar un convenioto renew an agreement
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'convenio' for formal agreements and 'acuerdo' for informal arrangements.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'convenio' is often used interchangeably with 'contrato'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'convenire' (to come together), related to 'convenient' (suitable).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'convenio' often implies a legally binding agreement. In informal contexts, it can refer to any mutual understanding.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-venio
come
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