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

convenio colectivophrase
collective agreement (labor)
convenio internacionalphrase
international agreement

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
root
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