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How to Say "condition" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “condition” is “condición” — use 'condición' when referring to a requirement, prerequisite, or stipulation that must be met for something else to happen..

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condición

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Use 'condición' when referring to a requirement, prerequisite, or stipulation that must be met for something else to happen.

Examples

La única condición para el préstamo es que tengas trabajo.

The only condition for the loan is that you have a job.

estado

/es-TAH-doh//esˈta.ðo/

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Use 'estado' when describing the physical or abstract state, condition, or status of something or someone.
A shiny new bicycle next to an old, rusty bicycle with a flat tire, showing two different conditions.

Examples

El coche está en muy buen estado.

The car is in very good condition.

Mi estado de ánimo cambia con el clima.

My state of mind (mood) changes with the weather.

¿Cuál es tu estado civil, soltero o casado?

What is your marital status, single or married?

Always Masculine

Even when you're talking about something that is a feminine word (like 'la casa'), its condition is 'el estado'. For example: 'el estado de la casa' (the state of the house).

Condición vs. Estado

The most common mistake is using 'condición' when you mean the physical state of an object. Remember, 'condición' is about requirements or terms, while 'estado' describes how something is.

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