Términos (en. Terms)

/ˈtɛrminos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Conditions or specific aspects established in an agreement.
The terms of the contract must be clear to both parties.
Los términos del contrato deben ser claros para ambas partes.
The words or phrases used in a specific context.
We use technical terms to describe the process.
Usamos términos técnicos para describir el proceso.
The phases or stages of a process or situation.
The terms of the project's development will be discussed in the next meeting.
Los términos del desarrollo del proyecto se discutirán en la próxima reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'terminus', meaning boundary or border.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in terms of
related to a specific topic.
en términos de
in general terms
speaking broadly or commonly.
en términos generales
under terms
based on particular conditions.
bajo términos

Related Words

term
word or phrase that expresses an idea or concept.
término
contract
legal agreement between parties.
contrato
clause
provision or specific condition within a document.
cláusula

Slang Meanings

Colloquial terms used in daily speech.
In many cases, people use more colloquial terms in their conversations.
En muchos casos, la gente usa términos más coloquiales en sus conversaciones.
Popular expressions that can change meaning depending on the context.
Some terms in youth slang can be confusing for adults.
Algunos términos en la jerga juvenil pueden ser confusos para los adultos.