condiciones de pago
/kondiθjones de paɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'payment terms' is translated into Spanish as condiciones de pago.
condiciones de pago refers to payment conditions, specifically the conditions and deadlines agreed upon for when and how a buyer must pay for goods or services.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of condiciones (conditions), de (of) and pago (payment).
Which one should you use?
While condiciones de pago is the standard plural form used for 'payment terms', the singular condición de pago can be used when referring to one specific rule. Additionally, the phrase plazo de pago is often used in business contexts to refer specifically to the payment deadline or the duration allowed for payment.
How do you pronounce it?
/kondiθjones de paɡo/
Did you know?
- The noun pago shares a surprising historical root with the English word 'peace'. Both words eventually trace back to the Latin 'pax', reflecting a concept of 'settling' or 'making an agreement' that brings stability.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word pago refers to a small rural district or piece of countryside rather than a financial transaction.
- While condiciones de pago covers the general terms, Spanish speakers use vencimiento to describe the exact moment a payment is due, literally meaning 'expiration'.
Examples in context
- Debemos acordar las condiciones de pago antes de firmar el contrato.We must agree on the payment terms before signing the contract.
- Debemos revisar las condiciones de pago en el contrato.We must review the payment terms in the contract.
- ¿Cuáles son sus condiciones de pago para nuevos clientes?What are your payment terms for new clients?
- Las condiciones de pago son a treinta días.The payment terms are net thirty days.
Example conversation
A business meeting between a client and a supplier.
- ElenaJavier, ¿podrías enviarme las condiciones de pago?Javier, could you send me the payment terms?
- JavierClaro, Elena, te las envío por correo ahora mismo.Of course, Elena, I will send them to you by email right now.
- ElenaGracias, necesito confirmarlas antes de firmar.Thank you, I need to confirm them before signing.
- JavierEntiendo, revisa el documento con calma.I understand, review the document calmly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
