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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntermediario
Pronunciation / Transliteration: in.teɾ.me.ðja.ɾjo
"El intermediario logró resolver el conflicto rápidamente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who makes arrangements or solves problems, often in a clandestine or unofficial manner.
"The fixer was able to navigate the complex bureaucracy to get the permits approved." - 2
A person who is hired to manipulate situations or outcomes, especially in politics or business.
"In the world of politics, a fixer can be crucial for getting things done behind the scenes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fixer' originates from the verb 'fix', which comes from the Latin 'fixare', meaning 'to fasten or attach'. The use of 'fixer' as a noun to denote someone who arranges or resolves issues emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in American English, often in contexts related to illicit activities or problem-solving.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fixer" is said worldwide
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Arrangeur
Transliteration: aʁɑ̃ʒœʁ
"L'arrangeur a réussi à résoudre le problème rapidement."
Vermittler
Transliteration: fɛʁˈmɪt.lɐ
"Der Vermittler konnte die Konflikte schnell lösen."
Intermediario
Transliteration: inter.me.diˈa.ɾjo
"L'intermediario ha trovato una soluzione efficace."
Intermediario
Transliteration: in.teɾ.me.ðja.ɾjo
"El intermediario logró resolver el conflicto rápidamente."
Intermediário
Transliteration: in.teʁ.miˈða.ɾju
"O intermediário conseguiu resolver a situação rapidamente."
संपर्ककर्ता
Transliteration: samparkakarta
"संपर्ककर्ता ने समस्या का समाधान किया।"
调解人
Transliteration: tiáojiě rén
"调解人成功地解决了问题。"
중재자
Transliteration: jungjaeja
"중재자가 문제를 해결했습니다."
仲介者
Transliteration: ちゅうかいしゃ
"仲介者が問題を解決しました。"
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