Spanish word

acondicionar

Pronunciation

IPA/akondiθjoˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbprepare

Example

¿Puedes acondicionar la casa para la fiesta?

Can you prepare the house for the party?

Illustration for acondicionar (prepare)

More examples

Voy a acondicionar la habitación para el invitado.

I'm going to prepare the room for the guest.

Core concept

A space or device prepared with cleaning, organization, and climate control so it is ready to use.

Common phrases

  • acondicionar la casa

    prepare the house

  • acondicionar una habitación

    prepare a room

  • acondicionar el local

    prepare the venue

Similar words

preparar: Necessary steps are taken to have an event, meal, or activity ready.
organizar: Objects or spaces are arranged into an orderly, functional layout or sequence.
arreglar: A cluttered area is cleared and restored to a neat, usable state.
poner a punto: Equipment or machinery is adjusted and serviced to ensure correct operation.

Definition in Spanish

Poner en condiciones un espacio o aparato para su uso, adaptando aspectos como limpieza, orden o climatización.

Word origin

From prefix a- plus condicionar, where condicionar goes back to Latin condicio 'condition' and thus the verb means to put something into suitable conditions for use.

Usage tips

  • Acondicionar typically refers to physical preparation of places or equipment, while preparar covers general preparation of people, food, or plans.

Other meanings

  • fit outverb
  • conditionverb

Opposites

Related words

  • acondicionamientopreparationnoun
  • acondicionadopreparedadjective
  • acondicionadorconditionernoun

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