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How to Say "terms" in Spanish

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condiciones

kon-dee-SYOH-nes/kon.diˈθjo.nes/ (Spain), /kon.diˈsjo.nes/ (Latin America)

nounA2general
Use 'condiciones' when referring to the general rules, requirements, or stipulations of an agreement, service, or situation, especially in less formal contexts or when focusing on the specific requirements.
Two stylized hands clasping in a handshake over a small, rolled-up document scroll tied with a ribbon, symbolizing a contract or agreement.

Examples

Antes de comprar, lee las condiciones del servicio.

Before buying, read the terms of service.

Aceptamos las condiciones del contrato.

We accept the conditions of the contract.

Una de las condiciones para el préstamo es tener un buen historial crediticio.

One of the requirements for the loan is having a good credit history.

Always Plural

When referring to rules or terms, 'condiciones' is almost always used in the plural, even if English might use the singular 'condition' in some contexts.

Using the Singular for Rules

Mistake: “No entiendo la condición.”

Correction: No entiendo las condiciones. (Use the plural when referring to the full set of rules.)

términos

nounB2formal, legal
Use 'términos' (usually in the plural 'términos y condiciones') when referring to the formal conditions or clauses of a contract or agreement, emphasizing the specific legal or contractual wording.

Examples

Lee cuidadosamente los términos y condiciones antes de firmar.

Read the terms and conditions carefully before signing.

Formal vs. General 'Terms'

The most common mistake is using 'condiciones' in very formal or legal contract contexts where 'términos' (often as 'términos y condiciones') is the standard and expected term. While 'condiciones' can mean 'terms', 'términos' specifically denotes the formal clauses of an agreement.

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