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    Provisional (en. Provisional)

    /pɾoβiˈθional/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is temporary and not definitive.
    The provisional license was issued while the definitive one was being processed.
    La licencia provisional fue emitida mientras se tramitaba la definitiva.
    That is used or taken as a temporary solution.
    The provisional contract was signed until the final agreement was made.
    El contrato provisional se firmó hasta que se hiciera el acuerdo final.
    That is applied until a more permanent measure is adopted.
    The provisional solution was implemented while waiting for the approval of the new project.
    La solución provisional se implementó mientras se esperaba la aprobación del nuevo proyecto.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'provisionalis', derived from 'provisio', which means 'foreseeing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provisional solution
    A temporary solution used until a definitive one is found.
    solución provisional
    provisional contract
    A temporary agreement that is signed until a definitive one is established.
    contrato provisional
    provisional measures
    Temporary actions taken while deciding on a permanent action.
    medidas provisionales

    Related Words

    provision
    Action of providing or preparing something.
    provisión
    provisional
    Quality of being temporary or not permanent.
    provisoria
    interim
    Period in which someone occupies a position temporarily.
    interinato

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is not serious or durable.
    That relationship is just something provisional.
    Esa relación es solo algo provisional.
    Something that is used while looking for something better.
    That car is just provisional; I'm saving for a new one.
    Ese coche es solo provisional, estoy ahorrando para uno nuevo.