compromesso

compromise

noun kom-proh-MES-soh Rare

Origin: From Latin compromissum, from compromittere (to make a mutual promise).

Usage Note

Compromesso can mean a mutually acceptable agreement (trovare un compromesso — to reach a compromise) but beware: the verb compromettere means 'to compromise' in the negative sense of jeopardising or damaging something, which differs from the English verb 'to compromise' (reach agreement). Also used as an adjective/past participle meaning 'compromised' or 'jeopardised'.

Examples

"Hanno raggiunto un compromesso dopo ore di trattative."

Natural Translation

They reached a compromise after hours of negotiations.

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