mediar

Senses

1. 1.

   to mediate

   to intervene between parties to help resolve a conflict or reach an agreement

2. 2.

   to stand between

   to be situated in the middle or between two things in space or time

3. 3.

   to intercede

   to act as an intermediary or facilitator in a process or negotiation

Examples

• "O advogado foi chamado para mediar o conflito entre as duas empresas."

  The lawyer was called to mediate the conflict between the two companies.

• "Um longo período de silêncio mediou entre a pergunta e a resposta."

  A long period of silence stood between the question and the answer.

• "A ONU tentou mediar as negociações de paz."

  The UN tried to mediate the peace negotiations.

Usage

Common in formal and professional contexts, especially legal, diplomatic, and business settings. Often used with prepositions "entre" (between parties) or "em" (in a situation). Regular -iar verb conjugation.