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contrattazione

/kontrattaˈtsjoːne/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

bargaining, negotiation

  • the process of negotiating commercial terms, agreements, or working conditions
  • collective bargaining between labor unions and employers

In a sentence

La contrattazione salariale ha richiesto diversi mesi di intensi colloqui.

The wage bargaining required several months of intense talks.

I sindacati hanno interrotto la contrattazione dopo il mancato accordo.

The unions interrupted negotiations following the failure to reach an agreement.

Entrambe le parti sono tornate al tavolo della contrattazione con nuove proposte.

Both parties returned to the bargaining table with new proposals.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
contrattazionefeminine · singular
contrattazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Most commonly used in political and labor-relations contexts ('contrattazione collettiva').

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