Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
provisional
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoβisjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveprovisional
Example
La decisión es provisional hasta tener más datos.
The decision is provisional until more data are available.
More examples
Firmaron un acuerdo provisional para continuar las negociaciones.
They signed a provisional agreement to continue negotiations.
Core concept
Temporary stopgap measure.
Common phrases
acuerdo provisional
provisional agreement
medida provisional
provisional measure
solución provisional
provisional solution
Similar words
temporal: Limited-duration state that exists only for a short, specified period.
provisorio: Temporarily placed or prepared measure created to meet immediate needs.
interino: Interim holder of a position who performs duties until a permanent appointment.
momentáneo: Momentary state or action that lasts only for a fleeting instant.
Definition in Spanish
Que se establece de manera temporal para cubrir una situación hasta que haya una solución permanente.
Word origin
Derived from Latin provisio 'a providing, foresight' and the suffix -alis, forming an adjective for measures arranged provisionally.
Usage tips
- The adjective keeps the same form for masculine and feminine singular (el acuerdo provisional, la medida provisional) and takes -es in the plural.
Other meanings
- temporaryadjective
Opposites
- definitivodefinitiveadjective
- permanentepermanentadjective
Related words
- provisionalmenteprovisionallyadverb