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Spanish word
estipulación
Pronunciation
IPA/estipulaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounclause
Example
La estipulación del contrato es clara.
The clause in the contract is clear.
More examples
Negociaron una estipulación de pago antes de empezar.
They negotiated a payment clause before starting.
Core concept
A specific contractual provision setting an obligation or condition.
Common phrases
negociar una estipulación
negotiate a clause
la estipulación de pago
payment clause
Similar words
cláusula: Marks a distinct section of a contract or law that states a particular term or rule.
condición: Defines a requirement that must be fulfilled for an arrangement or benefit to take effect.
pacto: Establishes a mutual commitment between parties through their agreement.
acuerdo: Results from two or more parties agreeing on shared terms and obligations.
Definition in Spanish
Término que designa una cláusula establecida en un contrato que fija una condición, obligación o requisito específico.
Word origin
It comes from Latin stipulatio through the verb estipular and the suffix -ción, producing a noun for a stipulated contractual provision.
Usage tips
- Although English 'stipulation' is a direct cognate, Spanish estipulación is used mainly in legal contexts and sounds formal rather than conversational.
Other meanings
- stipulationnoun
- conditionnoun
Opposites
- vaguedadvaguenessnoun
Related words
- estipularstipulateverb