Spanish Conversation · Level 75
60 words
Spanish word
estipular
Pronunciation
IPA/estipuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbstipulate
Example
El contrato estipuló las condiciones del pago.
The contract stipulated the payment terms.
More examples
Se estipula por escrito que la entrega será en diez días.
It is stipulated in writing that delivery will be in ten days.
Core concept
A contractual clause that sets a formal obligation.
Common phrases
estipular por escrito
stipulate in writing
estipular una fecha límite
stipulate a deadline
Similar words
convenir: Achieves a mutual agreement through negotiation or joint discussion.
acordar: Agrees on and adopts a course of action or resolution during talks or meetings.
fijar: Establishes a definite time, deadline, or condition as fixed.
Definition in Spanish
Fijar o establecer una condición u obligación, normalmente por escrito en contratos o acuerdos.
Word origin
Spanish estipular comes from Latin stipulare 'to promise' via Medieval Latin and denotes formally setting conditions in legal documents.
Usage tips
- This verb belongs to a formal legal register, and in everyday conversation speakers often use acordar or fijar instead.
Other meanings
- specifyverb
Related words
- estipuladostipulatedadjective
- estipulaciónstipulationnoun