discretionary

BrE /dɪˈskriːʃənərɪ/ AmE /dɪˈskriːʃəneri/

adjective en → es

1 OPTIONAL B2

able to be chosen or decided by someone's personal judgment rather than being fixed or required by rules

opcional, a discreción

  • a discretionary decision

Collocations discretionary spending · discretionary income

  • The company has a discretionary fund for emergencies.

    La empresa tiene un fondo opcional para emergencias.

2 CHARITY C1

given or used as charity, especially to help people who are poor or in need

caritativo, benéfico

  • discretionary donations

Collocations discretionary funds for charity · discretionary support

  • The organization uses its discretionary funds to help the homeless.

    La organización utiliza sus fondos caritativos para ayudar a los sin hogar.