términos y condiciones
/teɾminos i kondiθjones/from spelling rulesmasculine, plural
The English phrase "terms and conditions" is translated into Spanish as términos y condiciones.
términos y condiciones refers to the legal restrictions on use. It is commonly used in digital contexts, such as service agreements, website usage and software licenses.
Meaning: legal restriction on use (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of the English expression, where términos means terms and condiciones means conditions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the phrase Bases y Condiciones is commonly employed.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because this phrase is masculine and plural, the definite article used with it is los (e.g., los términos y condiciones).
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾminos i kondiθjones/
Did you know?
- The word término is a 'false friend' in some contexts, as it can also mean 'the end' or 'conclusion' of a process or relationship.
- The word condiciones shares a root with the English 'condition', but in Spanish, it is frequently used as a shorthand for 'working conditions' (condiciones laborales) without needing the adjective.
- In legal Spanish, a 'term' (término) can refer specifically to a deadline or a time limit, not just a general provision of a contract.
Examples in context
- ¡No necesito leer tus términos y condiciones para aceptarte!I don't need to read your terms and conditions to accept you!This sentence is useful for expressing that one does not need to read the términos y condiciones to accept someone.Tatoeba #10785776 by DJ_Saidez, translation #11068893 by Luornu
- No olvides leer las condiciones de uso antes de registrarte en el sitio web.Don't forget to read the terms and conditions before registering on the website.
- Debes leer los términos y condiciones antes de comprar.You must read the terms and conditions before buying.
- Los términos y condiciones están en la parte inferior.The terms and conditions are at the bottom.
Example conversation
Elena is explaining a new software subscription to Alejandro in an office.
- Alejandro¿Ya aceptaste el contrato de la aplicación?Did you already accept the app's contract?
- ElenaNo, todavía estoy revisando los términos y condiciones.No, I am still checking the terms and conditions.
- AlejandroTen cuidado, a veces son muy largos.Be careful, sometimes they are very long.
- ElenaEs importante que los leamos bien, Alejandro.It is important that we read them well, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “terms and conditions” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
