condiciones
“condiciones” means “terms” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
terms, requirementsAlso: stipulations, provisions
📝 In Action
Antes de comprar, lee las condiciones del servicio.
A2Before buying, read the terms of service.
Aceptamos las condiciones del contrato.
B1We accept the conditions of the contract.
Una de las condiciones para el préstamo es tener un buen historial crediticio.
B2One of the requirements for the loan is having a good credit history.
Word Connections
conditionsAlso: circumstances, fitness
📝 In Action
Las condiciones climáticas eran perfectas para navegar.
B1The weather conditions were perfect for sailing.
Viven en muy malas condiciones.
B1They live in very poor conditions (circumstances).
El atleta no está en condiciones de competir hoy.
B2The athlete is not in condition (fit) to compete today.
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Quick Quiz: condiciones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'condiciones' to mean 'rules or terms'?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word *condicio*, meaning 'agreement, situation, or state.' It has remained very close to its original Latin sense.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'condiciones' related to the verb 'condicionar'?
Yes. 'Condiciones' is the plural of the noun 'condición,' which is the root of the verb 'condicionar' (to condition, or influence). The word 'condiciones' itself is also the 'tú' form of the present subjunctive of that verb (e.g., 'Espero que tú condiciones la sala').
How do I know if 'condiciones' means 'terms' or 'circumstances'?
Look at the context. If it follows words like 'aceptar,' 'leer,' or 'firmar,' it usually means 'terms' (rules). If it follows an adjective like 'buenas,' 'malas,' 'climáticas,' or is used with the verb 'estar,' it refers to 'circumstances' or the state of things.