pactar

to make a pact

verb pahk-TAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin pactare, from pactum (agreement).

Also means

to agree

Usage Note

Pactar is a regular -ar verb meaning to reach an agreement or negotiate a deal: pactar un acuerdo, pactar condiciones. It implies a mutual, often formal arrangement between parties. The related noun pacto (pact, agreement) is very common in political and diplomatic contexts: el Pacto de Toledo. Slightly more formal than acordar (to agree).

Examples

"Los partidos pactaron una solución de compromiso."

Natural Translation

The parties agreed on a compromise solution.

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