Disposiciones (en. Provisions)

/dispusisjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions or plans established to regulate a situation.
The provisions of the new regulation are very clear.
Las disposiciones del nuevo reglamento son muy claras.
Decisions made by a competent authority.
The government's provisions were well received by the population.
Las disposiciones del gobierno fueron bien recibidas por la población.
Specific preparations or arrangements.
They had to make arrangements for the event.
Tuvieron que hacer disposiciones para el evento.

Etymology

From the verb 'disponer', which means to establish or organize something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

general provisions
Rules that apply broadly and without exceptions.
disposiciones generales
specific provisions
Regulations that apply to specific or particular situations.
disposiciones específicas
temporary provisions
Rules established for a limited period of time.
disposiciones temporales

Related Words

disposition
Action of arranging something for a specific purpose.
disposición
to dispose
To arrange or establish something.
disponer
legal disposition
Regulation or norm with legal validity.
disposición legal

Slang Meanings

Informal plan or arrangement.
We made some arrangements for the weekend at the beach.
Hicimos unas disposiciones para el fin de semana en la playa.
Quick scheme or idea.
Give me your thoughts on the project.
Dame tus disposiciones sobre el proyecto.