Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
condicional
Pronunciation
IPA/kondiθjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveconditional
Example
La oferta es condicional hasta que firmes el contrato.
The offer is conditional until you sign the contract.
More examples
La beca es condicional y depende del rendimiento académico.
The scholarship is conditional and depends on academic performance.
Core concept
A rule or result that only applies when a stated condition is met.
Common phrases
acuerdo condicional
conditional agreement
inscripción condicional
conditional registration
ayuda condicional
conditional assistance
Similar words
condicionado: Becomes valid only if specified conditions are fulfilled.
dependiente: Depends on another factor to exist or function.
contingente: Happens only if a particular event or circumstance occurs.
pendiente: Remains undecided and awaits a final decision.
Definition in Spanish
Que depende del cumplimiento de una condición para ser válido o aplicable.
Word origin
From Spanish condición (from Latin condicio 'condition') plus the adjectival suffix -al, literally meaning 'relating to a condition'.
Usage tips
- Spanish condicional is also the name of the conditional verb mood ('el condicional'), so as an adjective it often appears with an explicit si or en caso de que clause to avoid ambiguity.
Other meanings
- conditional onadjective
Opposites
- incondicionalunconditionaladjective
Related words
- condicionarconditionverb
- condiciónconditionnoun
- condicionalmenteconditionallyadverb