Sujeta (en. Subject)

/suˈxeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Translation: That which is joined or tied to something.
Translation: The box is taped down.
La caja está sujeta con cinta adhesiva.
Translation: That which is under control or restricted in some aspect.
Translation: The situation is subject to frequent changes.
La situación está sujeta a cambios frecuentes.
Translation: That which has an obligation or imposed condition.
Translation: The contract is subject to the laws of the country.
El contrato está sujeta a las leyes del país.

Etymology

Translation: From the verb 'sujetar', which comes from the Latin 'suspendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: subject to conditions
Translation: means that it is conditioned or restricted by certain terms.
sujeta a condiciones
Translation: subject to changes
Translation: indicates that something can be altered or modified over time.
sujeta a cambios
Translation: subject to approval
Translation: means that it requires confirmation from an authority.
sujeta a aprobación

Related Words

Translation: to hold
Translation: verb that means to hold or keep something in a fixed position.
sujetar
Translation: holding
Translation: the act of being tied or restricted.
sujeción

Slang Meanings

Translation: To be in a committed relationship.
Translation: Since she is now committed, she doesn't go out with her friends as much.
Desde que está sujeta, ya no sale tanto con sus amigos.
Translation: To have emotional ties with someone.
Translation: She feels tied to him because of her feelings.
Ella se siente sujeta a él por sus sentimientos.