intermedyaryo
intermedyáryo with stress marks
intermediary
Usage Note
Intermedyaryo refers to a person or entity that acts as a go-between in negotiations, business deals, or diplomacy. In Filipino business culture, using a trusted intermediary — sometimes a family member — is common practice in sensitive negotiations.
Examples
" Siya ang aming intermedyaryo. "
Natural Translation
He is our intermediary.
Literal Translation
He the our intermediary.
" Kumilos siya bilang intermedyaryo sa pagitan ng dalawang kumpanya. "
Natural Translation
He/She acted as an intermediary between the two companies.
Literal Translation
Acted he/she as intermediary between the two companies.
" Upang maiwasan ang gulo, kumuha ang magkabilang panig ng intermedyaryo na pinagkakatiwalaan nilang dalawa para mapag-usapan ang kasunduan. "
Natural Translation
To avoid trouble, both sides got an intermediary that the two of them trust in order to discuss the agreement.
Literal Translation
To avoid the trouble, got the both side of-the intermediary that trusted by-them two for be-discussed the agreement.
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