reacondicionado
/reakondiθjonado/from spelling rules
The English word 'refitted' translates to Spanish as reacondicionado.
reacondicionado is used to describe something that has been updated, repaired or restored to a good condition. It is frequently seen in commercial contexts to describe products that have been refurbished and returned to a sellable state, such as electronics or vehicles. If you are specifically talking about an object or place that has been upgraded or restored, you may also use renovado.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the prefix re-, meaning 'again' and acondicionado, meaning 'conditioned' or 'fitted'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, reacondicionado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use reacondicionada for feminine singular nouns, such as maquinaria (machinery) and use reacondicionados for masculine plural nouns, such as equipos (equipment).
How do you pronounce it?
/reakondiθjonado/
Did you know?
- The root word acondicionado is used in the common phrase aire acondicionado for 'air conditioning'. In this context it refers to the air being 'conditioned' or treated to a specific temperature.
- If you describe a person as reacondicionado, you are not saying they are 'refitted', but rather that they have been 'reconditioned' or physically restored, often used in sports or medical contexts.
- While reacondicionado is perfect for electronics, if you are talking about a house that has been 'refitted' with a new kitchen, a Spaniard would more likely use reformado.
Examples in context
- El edificio fue adaptado para cumplir con las nuevas regulacionesThe building was refitted to comply with the new regulations
- El equipo de cocina fue completamente remodeladoThe kitchen equipment was completely refitted
- Mi habitación fue acondicionada para la llegada de mi invitadoMy room was refitted for my guest's arrival
- Acondicionaron el espacio de oficina para crear un entorno colaborativoThey refitted the office space to create a collaborative environment
- El motor está totalmente reacondicionado.The engine is completely refitted.
- Compré un apartamento reacondicionado.I bought a refitted apartment.
- Este equipo reacondicionado funciona muy bien.This refitted equipment works very well.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a used machine in a warehouse.
- LucíaMira este equipo, parece nuevo.Look at this equipment, it looks new.
- MateoEs porque ha sido reacondicionado recientemente.It is because it has been refitted recently.
- LucíaEntonces funciona bien, ¿verdad, Mateo?So it works well, right, Mateo?
- MateoSí, Lucía, tiene garantía completa.Yes, Lucía, it has a full warranty.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
