How to Say "subject to" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “subject to” is “sujeto” — use 'sujeto' when a decision, action, or outcome is dependent on a specific condition or requirement being met..
sujeto
soo-HEH-toh/suˈxeto/
Examples
La visita está sujeta a la disponibilidad del guía.
The visit is subject to the guide's availability.
La decisión está sujeta a la aprobación del director.
The decision is subject to the director's approval.
Ella mantuvo el libro sujeto con ambas manos.
She kept the book held tight with both hands.
El descuento está sujeto a ciertas condiciones.
The discount is dependent on certain conditions.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'sujeto' must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes: 'sujeto' (m. sing.), 'sujeta' (f. sing.), 'sujetos' (m. plural), 'sujetas' (f. plural). Pay attention to the ending!
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: “El precio es sujeto por las reglas.”
Correction: El precio está sujeto a las reglas. ('Sujeto' almost always uses the preposition 'a' (to) when referring to dependency.)
afecto
/ah-FECK-toh//aˈfekto/
Examples
Los ingresos afectos a esta deducción deben ser declarados.
The income subject to this deduction must be declared.
Los bienes afectos al impuesto serán notificados.
The assets subject to the tax will be notified.
Este terreno está afecto a una servidumbre de paso.
This land is subject to a right of way.
Formal Usage
This meaning is usually found in written documents, contracts, or news related to law and finance. It means something is tied to or controlled by a specific rule.
Sujeto vs. Afecto
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