Condicional (en. Conditional)
/kondisjoˈnal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to a condition.
The conditional clause establishes the terms of the agreement.
La cláusula condicional establece los términos del acuerdo.
It refers to a verbal mood that expresses a hypothetical action.
In Spanish, the conditional is used to express wishes.
En español, el condicional se utiliza para expresar deseos.
Etymology
From Latin 'conditionalis', which refers to condition.
Common Phrases and Expressions
if it is not conditional, it is not valid
The statement loses validity if it does not meet the condition.
si no es condicional, no es válido
Related Words
condition
Circumstance or requirement that must be met.
condición
conditionality
Quality of being conditional.
conditionalidad
Slang Meanings
In a colloquial context, it can refer to an agreement that has requirements.
The deal is very conditional, it depends on so many things.
El trato es muy condicional, depende de tantas cosas.