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pactar

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At the A1 level, 'pactar' is a bit advanced, but you can understand it as a very serious way of saying 'to say yes together.' Imagine you and a friend both want to play a game, but you have to agree on the rules first. That agreement is like a 'pact.' Although you will mostly use 'acordar' or 'quedar' at this stage, knowing 'pactar' helps you recognize it when you hear adults talking about important things like work or news. It is a regular verb ending in -ar, so it follows the same pattern as 'hablar.' For example: 'Yo pacto' (I agree/make a pact). It is usually used for serious things, not just deciding which pizza to buy. If you use it, people will think your Spanish is very impressive because it is a 'big' word. Just remember: Pactar = a serious agreement between people.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'pactar' to describe formal arrangements. You might use it when talking about chores in a house or simple rules in a classroom. It’s useful to know that 'pactar' often comes with the word 'con' (with). For example: 'Pacto con mi hermano para limpiar la casa' (I make a deal with my brother to clean the house). You should also recognize the noun form, 'el pacto' (the pact/the deal). At this level, focus on using it in the present tense and the simple past (pretérito indefinido) to describe deals you have made. It is slightly more formal than 'llegar a un acuerdo,' and it implies that both people had to talk and decide on specific points. It's a great word to use if you want to sound more precise in a work or school environment.
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At the B1 level, 'pactar' becomes a key vocabulary word for discussing social issues, politics, and professional life. You should be able to use it transitively (pactar algo) and intransitively (pactar con alguien). This is the level where you learn that 'pactar' is essential for describing how governments work in Spanish-speaking countries. You will often see it in the news: 'Los partidos pactan una nueva ley.' You should also begin to use it with 'que' and the subjunctive when the pact is about a future action or a requirement: 'Pactaron que nadie saliera de la casa' (They agreed that no one should leave the house). B1 students should distinguish 'pactar' from 'negociar'—remembering that 'negociar' is the talk and 'pactar' is the final handshake. It's a 'power verb' that adds authority to your speech.
At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'pactar' with nuance and in various grammatical structures. You should be comfortable using it in passive voices ('se ha pactado un acuerdo') and in complex sentences involving conditions. You will encounter 'pactar' in legal contexts, such as 'pactar una indemnización' (agree on compensation) or 'pactar la custodia' (agree on custody). At this level, you should also understand idiomatic uses like 'pactar con el diablo' and be able to use synonyms like 'concertar' or 'convenir' depending on the register. You should also be aware of how the word is used in business to describe price-fixing or market agreements. Your ability to use 'pactar' correctly in a debate or a formal letter will demonstrate a strong grasp of professional Spanish register.
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At the C1 level, 'pactar' is used to discuss complex socio-political dynamics and high-level negotiations. You should understand the subtle difference between 'pactar' and 'transigir' (to compromise/yield). A C1 learner knows that 'pactar' implies a strategic alignment of interests. You will use it to analyze historical treaties or contemporary international relations. You should be able to use the word in the context of 'pactos de silencio' (pacts of silence) or 'pactos de estado' (state-level agreements that transcend party lines). Your usage should include advanced grammatical structures, such as using the word in the future perfect or conditional perfect to discuss hypothetical past agreements. You should also be able to recognize when 'pactar' is used ironically or sarcastically in political commentary to imply a 'backroom deal' (un pacto de despacho).
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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like command of 'pactar,' understanding its every connotation, from the legalistic to the metaphorical. you can use it to discuss the 'contrato social' (social contract) as a 'pacto implícito' (implicit pact) between citizens and the state. You are familiar with its use in classical literature and can distinguish its nuances from archaic terms like 'estipular' or 'pleitear.' You understand the legal implications of 'pacta sunt servanda' (agreements must be kept) and how it relates to the verb 'pactar' in Spanish law. At this level, you can use the word to write sophisticated policy briefs, legal arguments, or literary critiques. You recognize the weight of the word in different Spanish-speaking regions and can adapt your usage to the specific cultural and legal expectations of that region, whether it's a 'pacto de caballeros' (gentlemen's agreement) or a formal 'pacto notarial'.
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  • Pactar is a formal Spanish verb meaning to reach a negotiated agreement or make a binding pact, often used in professional, political, or legal contexts.
  • It differs from 'acordar' by being more formal and implying a specific set of conditions or a strategic compromise between two or more parties.
  • Commonly used with the preposition 'con' (pactar con alguien) or transitively (pactar un precio), and frequently appears in news reports about government coalitions.
  • As a regular -ar verb, it is easy to conjugate but requires care to avoid using it for overly casual social plans where 'quedar' is better.
The Spanish verb pactar is a sophisticated and highly useful term that translates primarily to 'to agree,' 'to make a pact,' or 'to negotiate a settlement.' While everyday Spanish often relies on the word acordar for general agreements, pactar carries a more formal, deliberate, and sometimes strategic weight. It implies a process where two or more parties, often with conflicting interests, come together to find common ground and formalize that understanding through a set of conditions or rules.
Formal Contexts
In the world of politics, pactar is the bread and butter of coalition building. When no single party wins an absolute majority, they must pactar with rivals to form a government. This involves intense negotiation over policy, positions, and power-sharing.

Es necesario pactar una coalición para poder gobernar con estabilidad.

Beyond the halls of parliament, you will encounter this word in legal and business environments. Lawyers often pactan settlements outside of court to avoid lengthy trials, and companies pactan prices or distribution rights. It suggests a level of binding commitment that goes beyond a casual 'yes.' In sports, particularly in soccer (fútbol), you might hear about teams that pactan a draw (empatar) if a tie benefits both parties in a tournament standings, though this is often viewed with suspicion.
Conflict Resolution
Whenever there is a dispute, whether it's a labor strike or a divorce, the act of reaching a compromise on specific points is described as pactar las condiciones.

Los sindicatos y la empresa lograron pactar un aumento salarial justo.

It is also used in historical contexts, such as when nations pactan a truce or a peace treaty. The nuance here is the reciprocity; both sides must give something up to achieve the pact. In summary, use pactar when the agreement is formal, negotiated, and results in specific, binding terms.
Using pactar correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility. It can function as both a transitive verb (taking a direct object) and an intransitive verb (often followed by a preposition). When used transitively, you pactar something specific, like a price, a date, or a condition.
Transitive Usage
When you specify the object of the agreement directly. Example: 'Pactamos el precio antes de la venta' (We agreed on the price before the sale).

Debemos pactar las condiciones del contrato esta tarde.

More frequently, you will see it used with the preposition con (with) to indicate the party you are negotiating with. This is common in political and social discourse. Another common structure is pactar + infinitivo or pactar que + subjuntivo/indicativo. If the parties agree to do something, they might use the infinitive. If they agree that something should happen, the subjunctive is often used because it involves a wish or a command resulting from the pact.
The Subjunctive Connection
'Pactaron que la reunión se celebrara en Madrid.' Here, the pact dictates a future action, necessitating the subjunctive mood.

Las dos familias decidieron pactar una tregua por el bien de los niños.

You can also use it in passive constructions, which is very common in news headlines: 'Se ha pactado un nuevo acuerdo' (A new agreement has been reached). This emphasizes the agreement itself rather than the people who made it.
Professional Tone
Using 'pactar' instead of 'quedar en' or 'decidir' instantly elevates your Spanish to a professional or academic level.

¿Podemos pactar una fecha de entrega definitiva?

Remember that pactar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugation follows the standard patterns (pacto, pactas, pacta, etc.), making it easy to integrate once you understand the context.
If you turn on the television news in Spain, Mexico, or Argentina, you are almost guaranteed to hear pactar within the first ten minutes. It is the language of power and diplomacy. In Spain, for instance, the political landscape is characterized by multi-party systems where no single party usually has enough votes to rule alone. Consequently, journalists constantly discuss which parties are willing to pactar with each other.
News Headlines
You will see headlines like 'El Gobierno pacta con la oposición la reforma laboral' or 'Sánchez busca pactar los presupuestos'.

Los partidos minoritarios intentan pactar una estrategia común.

In the business world, pactar is used during mergers, acquisitions, and contract negotiations. If you are working in a Spanish-speaking office, your boss might ask you to pactar the terms of a project with a client. It sounds more professional and binding than hablar or discutir. You will also find it in literature and history books. Famous historical treaties are often described as 'pactos' that were 'pactados' by kings or generals. In a more modern, social context, roommates might pactar a cleaning schedule or a way to split the bills.
Social Dynamics
Even in friendships, 'pactar' can be used playfully: 'Pactamos no hablar de trabajo durante la cena' (We agreed not to talk about work during dinner).

Es fundamental pactar las normas de convivencia en el piso compartido.

Finally, in the legal system, 'pactar una pena' refers to a plea bargain where the defense and prosecution agree on a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea. This is a very specific, high-stakes use of the word.
Legal Jargon
'Pactar el divorcio' means reaching an amicable settlement rather than letting a judge decide everything.

El abogado logró pactar una indemnización millonaria.

Whether in the newspaper, a boardroom, or a legal office, pactar is the word of choice for serious, structured agreements.
One of the most frequent errors learners make is overusing pactar for casual situations. While technically correct to say you 'pactaste' meeting a friend for coffee, it sounds unnaturally stiff—like you signed a treaty just to get an espresso. For casual plans, use quedar or acordar.
Tone Mismatch
Mistake: 'Pacté con mi madre ir al cine.' Correct: 'Quedé con mi madre para ir al cine.'

No es necesario pactar cada pequeña decisión en una relación.

Another mistake is the confusion between pactar and pasar. They sound somewhat similar to a beginner's ear, but pasar means to pass or happen, while pactar is about agreement. Also, be careful with the preposition 'con'. While you pactar con alguien (agree with someone), you pactar algo (agree on something). Mixing these up can lead to confusing sentences. A subtle error involves the difference between pactar and negociar. Negociar is the process of talking and bargaining, while pactar is the successful conclusion of that process. You can negotiate for months and never actually pactar anything.
Process vs. Result
Use 'negociar' when the outcome is uncertain. Use 'pactar' when the deal is struck.

Llevan meses negociando, pero aún no han podido pactar nada.

Finally, watch out for the 'false friend' trap. Some English speakers try to use 'pactar' as a direct equivalent to 'to impact' because of the 'pact' sound. This is incorrect; 'to impact' is impactar. Pactar is strictly about agreements.
False Cognate Alert
'La noticia pactó al público' is wrong. Use 'La noticia impactó al público'.

Queremos pactar una solución que no afecte negativamente a los empleados.

By avoiding these pitfalls, you'll use pactar with the precision of a native speaker.
Spanish offers a rich palette of verbs for 'agreeing,' and choosing the right one depends on the level of formality and the nature of the agreement. Acordar is the most common synonym. It is versatile and used for both formal and informal situations. However, pactar sounds more deliberate and 'contractual' than acordar.
Pactar vs. Acordar
Acordar: 'Acordamos ir al cine.' (Casual)
Pactar: 'Pactamos una tregua de 24 horas.' (Formal/Serious)

Es mejor pactar los términos por escrito para evitar malentendidos.

Convenir is another alternative, often used to mean 'to be advisable' or 'to suit,' but it can also mean 'to agree' in a formal sense, like 'convenir un precio.' It is slightly more old-fashioned or literary than pactar. Negociar focus on the discussion phase, while transigir means to compromise or give in on certain points to reach an agreement. If you want to emphasize that the agreement was reached with difficulty, transigir is a powerful choice.
Strategic Alternatives
Suscribir: To formally sign or endorse an agreement.
Estipular: To specify terms within a pact.

Ambas partes tuvieron que transigir para poder pactar el final del conflicto.

In legal settings, you might hear estipular, which refers to setting out specific clauses in a contract. While pactar covers the whole agreement, estipular focuses on the fine print. Finally, quedar en is the go-to phrase for everyday plans: 'Quedamos en vernos a las ocho.' Use pactar when the stakes are higher and the agreement is more rigid.
Summary of Nuance
Use 'Pactar' for deals, 'Acordar' for decisions, and 'Quedar en' for plans.

Lograron pactar un precio que beneficiaba a ambos negocios.

Understanding these synonyms allows you to tailor your language to the exact situation you're in.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The root of 'pactar' is the same as the word 'pax' (peace). Historically, a pact was the primary way to establish peace between warring tribes.

発音ガイド

UK /pækˈtɑːr/
US /pækˈtɑr/
Stress is on the final syllable 'tar' because it ends in 'r'.
韻が合う語
Cantar Saltar Hablar Estar Llegar Pensar Mirar Dar
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing the 'p' with a puff of air (aspiration).
  • Making the 'a' sound like the 'a' in 'cat' (it should be more like 'palm').
  • Using an English 'r' instead of a Spanish tap 'r'.
  • Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.
  • Pronouncing the 'c' too softly; it should be a clear 'k' sound.

難易度

読解 3/5

Common in newspapers and books.

ライティング 4/5

Requires understanding of formal register.

スピーキング 4/5

Sounds great if used correctly, stiff if not.

リスニング 3/5

Easy to hear in news broadcasts.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

Acuerdo Decidir Hablar Con Precio

次に学ぶ

Convenir Concertar Estipular Ratificar Consensuar

上級

Pacta sunt servanda Coalición Jurisprudencia Protocolo

知っておくべき文法

Subjunctive after verbs of will/agreement

Pactamos que tú *vengas* mañana.

Prepositional usage of 'con'

Pacto *con* mi socio.

Passive 'Se' for impersonal agreements

*Se pactó* el fin de la huelga.

Direct Object pronoun placement

El precio, lo *pactamos* ayer.

Infinitive as a direct object

Pactaron *mantener* el secreto.

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レベル別の例文

1

Nosotros pactamos las reglas del juego.

We agree on the rules of the game.

Present tense, first person plural.

2

Ellos pactan un precio pequeño.

They agree on a small price.

Standard -ar verb ending.

3

Yo pacto con mi amigo.

I make a deal with my friend.

Use of 'con' for the person.

4

¿Quieres pactar una tregua?

Do you want to agree to a truce?

Infinitive after 'querer'.

5

Ella pacta el horario de trabajo.

She agrees on the work schedule.

Direct object usage.

6

Nosotros no pactamos eso.

We did not agree to that.

Negative construction.

7

Pactamos comer a las dos.

We agreed to eat at two.

Pactar + infinitive.

8

Ellos pactan la paz.

They agree on peace.

Simple direct object.

1

Pactamos limpiar la cocina cada día.

We agreed to clean the kitchen every day.

Pretérito indefinido.

2

El vendedor y yo pactamos un descuento.

The seller and I agreed on a discount.

Compound subject.

3

Los niños pactaron compartir los juguetes.

The children agreed to share the toys.

Past tense plural.

4

Es difícil pactar con él.

It is difficult to agree with him.

Infinitive as subject complement.

5

Pactamos una cita para el lunes.

We agreed on an appointment for Monday.

Formal use of 'cita'.

6

¿Pactasteis las condiciones ayer?

Did you all agree on the conditions yesterday?

Vosotros form, past tense.

7

Ellos pactan el alquiler del piso.

They agree on the apartment rent.

Business-lite context.

8

Pactamos no usar el móvil en la mesa.

We agreed not to use the phone at the table.

Negative infinitive.

1

Los políticos deben pactar para formar gobierno.

Politicians must agree to form a government.

Modal verb 'deber' + infinitive.

2

Pactamos que el proyecto terminaría en junio.

We agreed that the project would end in June.

Pactar que + conditional.

3

La empresa pactó una subida de sueldo con los empleados.

The company agreed on a salary increase with the employees.

Formal business usage.

4

Es necesario pactar las vacaciones con antelación.

It is necessary to agree on vacations in advance.

Impersonal 'es necesario'.

5

Pactaron una tregua durante la guerra civil.

They agreed to a truce during the civil war.

Historical context.

6

No podemos pactar nada sin el jefe.

We cannot agree on anything without the boss.

Negative modal.

7

Pactamos encontrarnos en la plaza principal.

We agreed to meet in the main square.

Pactar + reflexive infinitive.

8

El sindicato pactó mejores condiciones laborales.

The union agreed on better working conditions.

Social/Labor context.

1

Se ha pactado una reducción de la jornada laboral.

A reduction in the working day has been agreed upon.

Passive 'se'.

2

Pactaron que la herencia se repartiera a partes iguales.

They agreed that the inheritance should be divided equally.

Pactar que + imperfect subjunctive.

3

Es fundamental pactar una estrategia de marketing.

It is fundamental to agree on a marketing strategy.

Professional register.

4

Los países vecinos pactaron el control de las fronteras.

Neighboring countries agreed on border control.

Geopolitical context.

5

Pactamos el pago en tres plazos mensuales.

We agreed on the payment in three monthly installments.

Financial terminology.

6

Habían pactado guardar el secreto para siempre.

They had agreed to keep the secret forever.

Past perfect (pluscuamperfecto).

7

El acusado intentó pactar una pena menor.

The accused tried to agree on a lesser sentence.

Legal 'plea bargain' context.

8

Pactaron no revelar la fuente de la información.

They agreed not to reveal the source of the information.

Journalistic ethics context.

1

Tras arduas negociaciones, lograron pactar el fin de las hostilidades.

After arduous negotiations, they managed to agree on the end of hostilities.

High-level vocabulary ('arduas', 'hostilidades').

2

Pactaron que la sede de la ONU permaneciera en Nueva York.

They agreed that the UN headquarters should remain in New York.

Subjunctive mood for formal agreements.

3

Resulta imperativo pactar un modelo energético sostenible.

It is imperative to agree on a sustainable energy model.

Sophisticated 'resulta imperativo' structure.

4

La oposición se niega a pactar con el gobierno corrupto.

The opposition refuses to make a deal with the corrupt government.

Political discourse.

5

Pactaron una cláusula de confidencialidad muy estricta.

They agreed on a very strict confidentiality clause.

Legal/Contractual register.

6

Si hubieran pactado antes, habrían evitado la quiebra.

If they had agreed earlier, they would have avoided bankruptcy.

Third conditional (si + pluscuamperfecto subjuntivo).

7

El autor pactó con la editorial los derechos de autor.

The author agreed on the royalties with the publishing house.

Professional creative context.

8

Pactaron una alianza estratégica para dominar el mercado.

They agreed on a strategic alliance to dominate the market.

Corporate strategy terminology.

1

La idiosincrasia del país impide pactar consensos duraderos.

The country's idiosyncrasy prevents agreeing on lasting consensuses.

Abstract academic vocabulary.

2

Pactaron la capitulación incondicional de las fuerzas insurgentes.

They agreed on the unconditional surrender of the insurgent forces.

Military/Diplomatic formal register.

3

No es baladí pactar los términos de la transferencia tecnológica.

It is not trivial to agree on the terms of the technology transfer.

Use of 'baladí' (trivial/insignificant).

4

Pactaron que cualquier litigio se resolvería mediante arbitraje.

They agreed that any litigation would be resolved through arbitration.

Legal dispute resolution clause.

5

La coalición se fracturó al no poder pactar los presupuestos generales.

The coalition fractured upon being unable to agree on the general budgets.

Political science context.

6

Pactaron un pacto de no agresión que duró una década.

They agreed on a non-aggression pact that lasted a decade.

Redundant for emphasis/Historical style.

7

Es utópico pretender pactar la paz universal sin justicia social.

It is utopian to try to agree on universal peace without social justice.

Philosophical/Ethical discourse.

8

Pactaron la dote y el matrimonio por conveniencia política.

They agreed on the dowry and the marriage for political convenience.

Archaic/Historical social context.

よく使う組み合わせ

Pactar un precio
Pactar una tregua
Pactar condiciones
Pactar una coalición
Pactar una cita
Pactar la paz
Pactar un empate
Pactar una pena
Pactar el divorcio
Pactar una estrategia

よく使うフレーズ

Pactar con el diablo

— To make a deal with someone evil or untrustworthy for personal gain.

Aceptar ese dinero sería pactar con el diablo.

Pactar de antemano

— To agree on something in advance before it happens.

Todo estaba pactado de antemano para que él ganara.

Quedar en pactar

— To agree to negotiate or reach a deal later.

Quedamos en pactar los detalles la próxima semana.

Pactar a puerta cerrada

— To reach an agreement in secret or without public knowledge.

Los políticos pactaron el reparto de cargos a puerta cerrada.

Pactar por escrito

— To ensure an agreement is formalized in a document.

Siempre es mejor pactar por escrito para evitar líos.

Pactar el silencio

— To agree not to speak about a specific topic.

Los testigos pactaron el silencio ante la policía.

Pactar una salida

— To agree on a way for someone to leave a position or situation gracefully.

El director pactó una salida amistosa de la empresa.

Pactar de mutuo acuerdo

— To agree based on mutual consent from all parties.

Decidieron pactar la separación de mutuo acuerdo.

Pactar los plazos

— To agree on the specific dates or timeframes for a project.

Tenemos que pactar los plazos de entrega del software.

Pactar la rendición

— To negotiate and agree upon the terms of surrendering.

El ejército derrotado tuvo que pactar la rendición.

よく混同される語

pactar vs Pasar

Sounds similar but means 'to pass' or 'to happen'.

pactar vs Impactar

False cognate; means 'to impact' or 'to shock'.

pactar vs Patada

Sounds vaguely similar but means 'a kick'.

慣用句と表現

"Pactar con el diablo"

— Selling one's soul or principles for a shortcut to success.

Pactó con el diablo para conseguir el ascenso.

Informal/Metaphorical
"Pactar a ciegas"

— To agree to something without knowing all the details or consequences.

No deberías pactar a ciegas sin leer el contrato.

Neutral
"Pacto de caballeros"

— An unwritten agreement based on honor rather than legal binding.

No hay papeles, es solo un pacto de caballeros.

Formal
"Pacto de sangre"

— A very serious, life-long commitment, often metaphorical.

Los amigos hicieron un pacto de sangre de nunca traicionarse.

Literary
"Pacto de silencio"

— A collective agreement to keep a secret, often regarding a crime or scandal.

Existe un pacto de silencio en el pueblo sobre lo ocurrido.

Journalistic
"Pacto de Estado"

— A major agreement between all political parties for the good of the country.

Necesitamos un pacto de Estado por la educación.

Political
"Pacto de no agresión"

— An agreement to stop fighting or competing aggressively.

Las dos empresas firmaron un pacto de no agresión.

Business/Politics
"Pacto leonino"

— An unfair agreement where one party gets all the benefits.

Ese contrato es un pacto leonino, tú no ganas nada.

Legal/Formal
"Pacto de retro"

— A legal agreement where the seller has the right to buy back the property.

Vendió la casa con un pacto de retro.

Legal
"Pactar la omertá"

— An agreement of silence, specifically associated with the mafia.

Los delincuentes pactaron la omertá para no delatarse.

Slang/Crime

間違えやすい

pactar vs Acordar

Both mean to agree.

'Acordar' is general and common. 'Pactar' is formal and implies a negotiated deal with conditions.

Acordamos ir al cine (General) vs. Pactamos las condiciones de paz (Formal).

pactar vs Negociar

They both involve deals.

'Negociar' is the process of bargaining. 'Pactar' is the successful completion of that process.

Están negociando (Bargaining) vs. Ya han pactado (Agreed).

pactar vs Convenir

Both used for formal agreements.

'Convenir' often means it is 'suitable' or 'convenient' for someone to agree.

Nos conviene pactar ahora.

pactar vs Quedar

Both involve making plans.

'Quedar' is for social plans (meeting friends). 'Pactar' is for formal commitments.

Quedé con Juan (Met Juan) vs. Pacté con Juan (Made a deal with Juan).

pactar vs Estipular

Both relate to contracts.

'Estipular' is specifically about stating individual clauses or rules within a larger agreement.

El contrato estipula el precio pactado.

文型パターン

A1

Sujeto + pactar + objeto

Nosotros pactamos el precio.

A2

Sujeto + pactar + con + persona

Yo pacto con mi padre.

B1

Sujeto + pactar + infinitivo

Ellos pactaron salir temprano.

B1

Sujeto + pactar + que + indicativo/subjuntivo

Pactamos que tú limpias hoy.

B2

Se + pactar (pasiva)

Se ha pactado un acuerdo histórico.

C1

Sujeto + haber + pactado + objeto

Habían pactado la tregua antes del ataque.

C1

Al + pactar + objeto...

Al pactar el precio, se cerró la venta.

C2

Sujeto + no + poder + sino + pactar

No pudo sino pactar ante la presión.

語族

名詞

El pacto (the pact/agreement)
La pactación (the act of making a pact - rare)
El pactante (the person making the pact)

動詞

Pactar (to agree)

形容詞

Pactado (agreed upon)
Pactista (favoring pacts/negotiation)

関連

Acuerdo
Convenio
Tratado
Negociación
Compromiso
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使い方

frequency

High in news and business; Medium in daily life.

よくある間違い
  • Pactar a ir al cine. → Quedar para ir al cine.

    'Pactar' is too formal for casual social outings.

  • La noticia pactó a la gente. → La noticia impactó a la gente.

    Don't confuse 'pactar' with 'impactar' (to impact).

  • Pactamos de que el precio es bajo. → Pactamos que el precio sea bajo.

    Don't use 'de que' (dequeísmo) and use the subjunctive if it's a condition.

  • Ellos se pactaron un acuerdo. → Ellos pactaron un acuerdo.

    'Pactar' is not typically used reflexively in this way.

  • Pactar con el precio. → Pactar el precio.

    You pactar *with* a person, but you pactar *the* thing (direct object).

ヒント

Elevate Your Spanish

Replace 'quedar en' with 'pactar' in business emails to sound more authoritative and professional.

Subjunctive Alert

Whenever you agree that an action must happen, use the subjunctive: 'Pactaron que se *hiciera* así'.

Politics

If you read Spanish news, 'pactar' is the most important verb for understanding how coalitions are formed.

Business Deals

Use 'pactar las condiciones' instead of 'hablar de las condiciones' when closing a deal.

The 'Pact' Connection

Just remember: Pactar = To make a Pact. It's almost the same word!

News Context

Listen for 'pactar' during election cycles; it's used constantly by commentators.

Sports

In football, if you think a game was fixed for a draw, use 'pactar el empate'.

Legal Writing

In legal essays, use 'lo pactado' to refer to 'that which was agreed upon'.

Compromise

Remember that 'pactar' often implies both sides gave something up to reach the deal.

Don't Overuse

Don't use it for lunch dates; it sounds like you're signing a treaty for a sandwich!

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記憶術

Think of the English word 'Pact'. To 'Pact-ar' is simply 'to make a Pact'.

視覚的連想

Imagine two world leaders or businessmen shaking hands over a giant document with the word 'PACTO' written on it.

Word Web

Acuerdo Tratado Firma Condiciones Socio Política Ley Paz

チャレンジ

Try to use 'pactar' in a sentence about your favorite sport or a movie you saw recently.

語源

From the Latin verb 'pactare', which is a frequentative of 'pacisci' (to covenant or agree).

元の意味： To fix, settle, or agree upon something firmly.

Indo-European > Italic > Latin > Romance > Spanish.

文化的な背景

Be careful using 'pactar' in contexts where it might imply corruption or 'shady deals' (pactos de despacho).

English speakers often use 'to reach an agreement' or 'to make a deal.' 'Pactar' is more specific and formal than 'to agree.'

Pactos de la Moncloa (Spanish history) Pacto de Varsovia (Warsaw Pact) Pacto de San José (Human Rights treaty)

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実際の使用場面

Politics

  • Pactar una coalición
  • Pactar los presupuestos
  • Pactar una ley
  • Pactar con la oposición

Business

  • Pactar un contrato
  • Pactar el precio
  • Pactar la entrega
  • Pactar una fusión

Legal

  • Pactar una indemnización
  • Pactar la custodia
  • Pactar una pena
  • Condiciones pactadas

Social

  • Pactar las normas
  • Pactar el alquiler
  • Pactar un viaje
  • Pactar un encuentro

Sports

  • Pactar un fichaje
  • Pactar un empate
  • Pactar el sueldo
  • Pactar la rescisión

会話のきっかけ

"¿Crees que es mejor pactar siempre o mantenerse firme en tus ideas?"

"¿Alguna vez has tenido que pactar con alguien que no te caía bien?"

"¿Qué condiciones pactarías si fueras el jefe de una gran empresa?"

"¿Es común pactar los quehaceres domésticos en tu cultura?"

"¿Qué opinas de los políticos que pactan con partidos muy diferentes?"

日記のテーマ

Escribe sobre un momento en el que tuviste que pactar una solución difícil con un familiar.

Imagina que eres un diplomático. ¿Cómo intentarías pactar la paz entre dos países en conflicto?

¿Cuáles son las tres cosas más importantes que se deben pactar antes de empezar un negocio con un socio?

Reflexiona sobre la frase 'pactar con el diablo'. ¿Qué límites morales nunca cruzarías?

Describe un acuerdo que hayas pactado recientemente y si estás satisfecho con el resultado.

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but usually for things that feel like a 'deal'. For example, roommates pactar chores. For meeting a friend, use 'quedar'.

No. You can 'pactar algo' (transitive) or 'pactar con alguien' (intransitive). Both are correct depending on what you want to say.

Yes, you can 'pactar un robo' (agree on a robbery), but the word itself is neutral and used mostly for legal/formal things.

Yes, it is universally understood and used across Spain and Latin America, especially in professional contexts.

A 'pacto' sounds more solemn and binding. An 'acuerdo' can be a simple verbal understanding.

You say 'pactar un precio' or 'acordar un precio'.

Rarely. You might say 'se pactó' (it was agreed), but you don't usually say 'me pacto'.

Yes, it is a completely regular -ar verb in all tenses.

Use it when the agreement is that someone *should* do something in the future: 'Pactamos que él *vaya* solo'.

It means a 'gentlemen's agreement'—a deal made on honor without a written contract.

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Escribe una frase usando 'pactar' y 'precio'.

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Traduce: 'We agreed on a truce.'

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¿Qué pactarías con tu jefe para trabajar mejor?

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Escribe una frase formal sobre política usando 'pactar'.

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Define 'pacto de silencio' en tus propias palabras.

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Escribe una frase en pasado con 'pactar'.

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Traduce: 'They agreed that the meeting would be at five.'

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Escribe un eslogan para un partido político que quiere pactar.

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¿Por qué es importante pactar las normas de convivencia?

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Usa 'pactar con el diablo' en una frase original.

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Describe un pacto histórico que conozcas.

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Escribe una frase usando 'pactado' como adjetivo.

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¿Qué pactarías con un amigo si compartís un piso?

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Traduce: 'It is necessary to agree on the conditions.'

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Usa el futuro de 'pactar' en una frase.

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Escribe una frase sobre un pacto deportivo.

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Escribe una frase con 'pactar de mutuo acuerdo'.

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Traduce: 'We agreed not to talk about it.'

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Escribe una frase usando 'pactar' en modo imperativo.

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¿Qué significa para ti 'pactar la paz'?

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Pronuncia 'pactar' enfatizando la última sílaba.

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Di en voz alta: 'Pactamos las condiciones ayer.'

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Explica en español qué es un 'pacto de silencio'.

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¿Qué pactarías con un genio de la lámpara?

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Usa 'pactar' en una frase sobre fútbol.

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Di: 'Es necesario pactar para avanzar.'

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¿Cómo se dice 'to make a deal with the devil'?

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Imagina que negocias un sueldo. ¿Qué dirías?

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Di: 'Se ha pactado una tregua indefinida.'

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¿Qué cosas pactas con tu pareja o amigos?

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Pronuncia 'pactista' correctamente.

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Di: 'Lo pactado es deuda.'

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¿Prefieres pactar o imponer tus reglas?

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Di: 'Pactamos que tú cocinas y yo limpio.'

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Explica la diferencia entre 'acordar' y 'pactar'.

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Di: 'No podemos pactar con corruptos.'

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¿Qué pactarías para salvar el planeta?

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Di: 'Pactaron el intercambio de información.'

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Usa 'pactar' en una frase sobre un alquiler.

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Di: '¿Habéis pactado ya las vacaciones?'

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Escucha: 'Pactamos el precio.' ¿Qué pactaron?

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Escucha: 'Los políticos no logran pactar.' ¿Hay acuerdo?

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Escucha: 'Se ha pactado una tregua.' ¿Qué ha pasado?

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Escucha: 'Pactaron que ella fuera la jefa.' ¿Quién es la jefa?

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Escucha: 'Es un pacto de silencio.' ¿Qué no van a hacer?

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Escucha: 'Pactaron de mutuo acuerdo.' ¿Quién estaba de acuerdo?

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Escucha: 'Lo pactado se cumple.' ¿Qué hay que hacer?

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Escucha: 'Pactaron una salida digna.' ¿Qué acordaron?

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Escucha: 'Pactar con el diablo es un error.' ¿Qué piensa el hablante?

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Escucha: 'Pactamos las normas del piso.' ¿De qué hablan?

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Escucha: 'El fiscal pactó la pena.' ¿Quién hizo el trato?

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Escucha: '¿Pactasteis la fecha?' ¿Qué preguntan?

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Escucha: 'Pactaron una alianza.' ¿Qué formaron?

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Escucha: 'No es ético pactar así.' ¿Qué critica?

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Escucha: 'Pactaron no verse más.' ¿Qué decidieron?

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Pactamos de que iríamos al cine.

正解！ おしい！ 正解: Pactamos que iríamos al cine.
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Él pactó con el precio ayer.

正解！ おしい！ 正解: Él pactó el precio ayer.
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La noticia me pactó mucho.

正解！ おしい！ 正解: La noticia me impactó mucho.
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Ellos se pactaron las reglas.

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Escribe una frase sobre pactar algo en el futuro.

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Traduce: 'We must agree on the strategy.'

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