acordo
/aˈkoʁ.du/masculine
The English word 'deal' is translated into Portuguese as acordo.
acordo is a masculine noun meaning an agreement or an arrangement. In formal contexts, such as business agreements or contracts, it is the standard term for a deal. If you want to say 'to make a deal', you use the phrase fazer um acordo.
Meaning: agreement, arrangement (noun)
Which one should you use?
While acordo means a deal or agreement, do not confuse it with the verb lidar, which means 'to deal with' or 'to handle'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, acordo is popular in both formal and informal contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of acordo is acordos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /aˈkoʁ.du/.
Did you know?
- The word acordo is closely related to the Latin 'accordare', meaning 'to bring heart to heart'.
- While acordo is a standard noun, if you want to say 'it's a deal!' in a casual way, Brazilians often say fechou!, which literally means 'it closed!'
- If you are making a deal in a market, you might hear the word jeitinho, which refers to an informal, clever way of making an agreement or finding a workaround.
Examples in context
- É um bom acordo.It's a good deal.This sentence shows how to describe acordo as being good.Tatoeba #418082 by brauliobezerra, translation #2304 by CK
- Tom fez um acordo.Tom made a deal.This sentence demonstrates the phrase for making an acordo.Tatoeba #4710298 by ajdavidl, translation #2648927 by CK
- Esse foi o acordo.That was the deal.This sentence uses acordo to identify a specific deal.Tatoeba #5632505 by bill, translation #2549022 by CK
- Após muita negociação, finalmente chegamos a um acordo vantajoso para ambas as partes.After much negotiation, we have finally reached a beneficial deal for both parties.
- O contrato assinado representa um acordo justo e equilibrado entre as partes envolvidas.The signed contract represents a fair and balanced deal between the involved parties.
- Esse carro está em ótimo estado! Vamos fechar negócio?This car is in great condition! Shall we make a deal?
- Eu te ajudo com a mudança e você me empresta sua furadeira. Que tal esse trato?I'll help you with the move, and you lend me your drill. How about this deal?
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Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are discussing a business contract in an office.
- MarianaRodrigo, você leu o novo acordo?Rodrigo, did you read the new agreement?
- RodrigoSim, Mariana, eu li tudo.Yes, Mariana, I read everything.
- MarianaVocê acha que o acordo é justo?Do you think the agreement is fair?
- RodrigoAcho que o acordo é excelente.I think the agreement is excellent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deal” translations and entries acordo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
