Stringere un patto
To seal a deal
You can also make a deal (this expression is used mostly in colloquial speech).
Fare un patto
To make a deal
In business language, you can also find…
Stringere un accordo
To seal a deal
Suggellare un accordo
To seal a deal
Let’s break this up!
Stringere un patto literally means to squeeze a deal.
Stringere
To squeeze, to press
Un patto
A deal
The word patto itself is often followed by an adjective or by the preposition “di”, meaning of, and a noun.
Patto di collaborazione
Collaboration deal
Patto di non aggressione
Non-aggression pact
When you seal the deal with someone you’re likely to shake their hand. You’re basically squeezing their fingers. Think about this image and you’ll remember this Italian lingookie in no time!
In business language, you’re also likely to find…
Accordo commerciale
Business deal
Accordo politico
Political deal
Accordo economico
Financial deal
Accordo di pace
Peace deal
Examples
Abbiamo stretto un patto con il diavolo.
We made a deal with the devil.
Le nazioni hanno stretto un patto di collaborazione.
The nations made a collaboration deal.
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