conditional

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BrE /kənˈdɪʃənl/ AmE /kənˈdɪʃənl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 GRAMMAR [noun] B2

a clause or sentence that expresses a condition, often introduced by 'if'

condicional (gramatical)

  • conditional clause

Collocations conditional clause · zero conditional

  • The sentence contains a conditional clause.

    La oración contiene una cláusula condicional.

2 STATE [noun] B1

a situation that is based on something happening or being true, often expressed with 'if'

condición (de algo)

  • conditional state

Collocations under certain conditions · in the event of something happening

  • We will meet under certain conditions.

    Nos encontraremos bajo ciertas condiciones.

1 QUALITY [adjective] B2

relating to or based on a condition; not definite until something else happens

condicional, dependiente de algo

  • conditional agreement

Collocations conditional offer · conditional acceptance

  • The offer is conditional on your approval.

    La oferta es condicional a tu aprobación.

2 STATE [adjective] B1

relating to or based on a condition; not definite until something else happens

condicional, dependiente de algo

  • conditional requirement

Collocations conditional admission · conditional release

  • The prisoner's release is conditional on good behavior.

    La liberación del prisionero es condicional a un buen comportamiento.