Condición (en. Condition)

/kon.diˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State in which something is at a given moment.
The condition of the car is excellent.
La condición del coche es excelente.
Restriction or requirement necessary for something to occur.
For the project to progress, there is a condition that must be met.
Para que el proyecto avance, hay una condición que debe cumplirse.
Situation or aspect that determines the state of something.
The weather conditions are favorable for planting.
Las condiciones climáticas son favorables para la siembra.

Etymology

From Latin 'conditio', meaning 'situation, state'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in good condition
In an optimal or favorable state.
en buenas condiciones
condition sine qua non
Indispensable condition for something to happen.
condición sine qua non
under conditions
In the appropriate state or form for something.
en condiciones

Related Words

to condition
Establish conditions that must be met.
condicionar
conditional
That depends on conditions.
condicional

Slang Meanings

Anger or discomfort over a specific situation.
I was in a bad condition because of the traffic.
Estaba de mala condición por el tráfico.
Complicated or difficult situation to handle.
The truth is that I am in a complicated condition.
La verdad es que estoy en una condición complicada.