unless

S2 W1

BrE /ʌnˈles/ AmE /ʌnˈlɛs/

conjunction en → es

1 CONDITIONAL [conjunction] A2

used to introduce a condition that is necessary for something else to happen or be true

a menos que, salvo que

  • unless + clause

Collocations unless you do sth · unless it rains

  • We won't go unless it's sunny.

    No iremos a menos que haga sol.

2 NEGATIVE CONDITION [conjunction] B1

used to introduce an exception or negative condition in a statement

salvo que, a no ser que

  • unless + clause

Collocations unless you know him well · unless there's an emergency

  • You can't park here unless you have a permit.

    No puedes estacionar aquí salvo que tengas un permiso.