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How to Say "conditioned" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “conditioned” is “acondicionado” — use this word when referring to something that has been equipped with or modified to have a specific feature, most commonly air conditioning.

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acondicionado

ah-kohn-dee-syoh-NAH-dohakondiθjoˈnaðo

adjectiveB1general
Use this word when referring to something that has been equipped with or modified to have a specific feature, most commonly air conditioning.
A person sitting comfortably in a cozy room while a simple wall-mounted air conditioning unit blows a gentle breeze.

Examples

Este hotel tiene aire acondicionado en todas las habitaciones.

This hotel has air conditioning in all the rooms.

La sala está bien acondicionada para la reunión.

The room is well-equipped for the meeting.

Necesitamos un vehículo acondicionado para el transporte de alimentos.

We need a vehicle adapted for transporting food.

Matching the Noun

Since this is an adjective, it must change its ending to match what you are describing. Use 'acondicionado' for masculine nouns (like 'el aire') and 'acondicionada' for feminine nouns (like 'la sala').

Conditioner vs. Conditioned

Mistake: “Using 'acondicionado' to talk about hair conditioner.”

Correction: Use 'acondicionador' for hair products. 'Acondicionado' is mostly for air or rooms.

condicionado

kon-dee-syo-nah-dohkondiθjoˈnaðo

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Use this word when the outcome or existence of something depends on a specific requirement or circumstance.
A small plant in a pot growing only when a watering can pours water on it.

Examples

El éxito del proyecto está condicionado al presupuesto.

The project's success is dependent on the budget.

Es una oferta condicionada a la disponibilidad de stock.

It is an offer subject to stock availability.

Su comportamiento está condicionado por su educación.

His behavior is conditioned by his upbringing.

Matching the Noun

This word must change to match what it describes. If you are talking about a feminine noun like 'la oferta' (the offer), you must use 'condicionada'.

Connecting with 'A'

When you want to say something is conditioned 'on' or 'to' something else, always use the word 'a' afterward (e.g., condicionado a algo).

Confusing with Grammar Terms

Mistake: “Using 'condicionado' to talk about the 'if-then' grammar tense.”

Correction: Use 'condicional' for the grammar tense and 'condicionado' for a situation that depends on a rule.

Acondicionado vs. Condicionado

The most common mistake is using 'acondicionado' when you mean something is dependent on a condition. Remember that 'acondicionado' typically refers to a physical modification or equipment, like 'air-conditioned,' while 'condicionado' signifies a dependency or requirement.

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