preacuerdo

preliminary agreement

noun preh-ah-KWEHR-doh Rare

Usage Note

Preacuerdo is a compound of pre- + acuerdo (agreement) and refers to a tentative deal reached before the formal, binding agreement is signed — common in labour negotiations, peace talks, and commercial contracts. It is not the same as a full acuerdo; it still requires ratification. The plural is regular: preacuerdos.

Examples

"Los sindicatos firmaron un preacuerdo con la empresa."

Natural Translation

The unions signed a preliminary agreement with the company.

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