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consensuar

to reach a consensus on

verb kohn-sehn-SWAHR Rare

Usage Note

Consensuar is a modern back-formation from consenso and means to negotiate something until all parties agree; it is widely used in Spanish political and journalistic language. It is a regular -ar verb and conjugates like actuar (consensúo, consensúas, …) because of the -uar ending. No direct single-word English equivalent exists.

Examples

"Los líderes lograron consensuar un acuerdo."

Natural Translation

The leaders managed to reach consensus on an agreement.

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