Meaning
agreement, understanding, meeting of minds
- entente
- arrangement
In a sentence
Tra noi c'è subito stata una grande intesa.
There was immediately a great understanding between us.
Avete trovato un'intesa sul prezzo finale?
Did you reach an agreement on the final price?
Senza intesa, non possiamo iniziare il progetto.
Without an agreement, we can't start the project.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intesa | feminine · singular |
| intese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use intesa for mutual understanding or coordination; accordo is more concrete for formal deals, and contratto is specifically a legal contract.
- Common with trovare, raggiungere, and esserci: Abbiamo trovato un'intesa; C'è intesa tra loro.
- In politics and business, intesa can mean a formal pact, often less binding or detailed than un accordo ufficiale.