pactos

/ˈpak.tos/
nounIntermediate
formal

A formal agreement or treaty between parties, often with legal or political implications.

El pacto entre las naciones puso fin a la guerra.

The pact between the nations ended the war.

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Often used in political or diplomatic contexts.

informal

An informal agreement or arrangement between individuals or groups.

Hicimos un pacto de silencio sobre el secreto.

We made a pact of silence about the secret.

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Can refer to personal or social agreements.

Collocations

pacto comercialcommercial agreementpacto de silenciopact of silencepacto políticopolitical agreement

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Related Phrases

romper un pactophrase
to break an agreement
firmar un pactophrase
to sign an agreement

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

Use 'pactos' in formal contexts like treaties or legal agreements, and in informal contexts for personal agreements.

Gold Rule

Plural Form

The plural 'pactos' is often used to refer to multiple agreements or treaties.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'pactum', meaning 'agreement' or 'compact'.

📝Usage Notes

The plural form 'pactos' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the nature of the agreement.

Word Breakdown

pact
agreement
root
+
-os
plural marker
suffix
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