condones
“condones” means “condoms” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
condomsAlso: rubbers
📝 In Action
Es fundamental usar condones para prevenir enfermedades de transmisión sexual.
A2It is essential to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
En la farmacia venden diferentes tipos de condones.
A1They sell different types of condoms at the pharmacy.
Word Connections
you pardon, you excuse
📝 In Action
No espero que condones mi deuda.
C1I don't expect you to pardon my debt.
Es posible que el banco te condones los intereses.
C1It's possible the bank will waive your interest charges.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "condones" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: condones
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct singular form of 'condones'?
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📚 Etymology
For the noun: Likely from the 18th century. Popular legend attributes it to a 'Dr. Condom', though linguists believe it may come from the Latin 'condus' (receptacle). For the verb: From Latin 'condonare', meaning 'to give up' or 'to remit'.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the singular have an accent mark but 'condones' doesn't?
In Spanish, words ending in 'n' naturally stress the second-to-last syllable. 'Condón' needs an accent to force the stress on the last syllable. When you add 'es' to make 'condones', the stress naturally falls on 'DOH', so the accent mark is no longer needed.
Is 'condones' a slang word?
No, it is the standard, medically appropriate term for condoms in Spanish.