reciprocidade

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A two-way exchange of actions, feelings or benefits.

Examples

  • Faltou reciprocidade no esforço de manter contato.
    There was no reciprocity in the effort to stay in touch.
  • Ela ajudou sem esperar reciprocidade.
    She helped without expecting reciprocity.
  • A parceria se baseia na reciprocidade.
    The partnership rests on mutuality.
  • O acordo prevê reciprocidade entre os países.
    The agreement provides for reciprocity between the countries.
  • Uma amizade duradoura precisa de reciprocidade.
    A lasting friendship needs reciprocity.

Similar words

mutualidade
correspondência

Meanings

A response in return

noun
relationships
neutral
The quality of a relationship in which each side responds to the other in a comparable way.

Examples

  • Uma amizade duradoura precisa de reciprocidade.
    A lasting friendship needs reciprocity.
  • Ela ajudou sem esperar reciprocidade.
    She helped without expecting reciprocity.
  • A parceria se baseia na reciprocidade.
    The partnership rests on mutuality.
  • Faltou reciprocidade no esforço de manter contato.
    There was no reciprocity in the effort to stay in touch.
  • O acordo prevê reciprocidade entre os países.
    The agreement provides for reciprocity between the countries.

Similar words

Etymology

From Latin reciprocitas, the quality of being reciprocal.

FAQ

What does reciprocidade mean?

A two-way exchange of actions, feelings or benefits.

Is reciprocidade masculine or feminine?

It is feminine: a reciprocidade.

What is the plural of reciprocidade?

The plural is reciprocidades.

Does reciprocidade require identical acts?

No. The responses need to be mutual, but they need not be identical.

How is reciprocidade pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /ʁesipɾosiˈdadʒi/.

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