claus

S2 W2

BrE /klɔːz/ AmE /kloʊz/

noun en → es

1 GRAMMAR [singular] B1

a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb, such as 'I am happy' or 'if it rains'

cláusula, parte de una oración

  • a clause in a sentence

Collocations main clause · subordinate clause

  • The main clause of the sentence is 'I am happy'.

    La cláusula principal de la oración es 'Estoy feliz'.

2 LEGAL [singular] B1

a part of a legal document that states an agreement, condition, or rule

cláusula (legal)

  • clause in a contract

Collocations contract clause · employment clause

  • The clause in the contract states that you must work for two years.

    La cláusula en el contrato establece que debes trabajar durante dos años.

3 DECREE [singular] B2

an official order or decision made by a government, court, or other authority

decreto, resolución oficial

  • a clause issued by the court

Collocations court clause · government clause

  • The judge issued a clause that all parties must attend mediation.

    El juez emitió una resolución oficial que obliga a todas las partes a asistir a la mediación.