discretionary

• Relativo a decisiones o acciones que se dejan al propio criterio o elección de alguien; que no está fijado por reglas u obligaciones, sino que se aplica según el juicio o la conveniencia.

Relating to decisions or actions that are left to someone's own judgment or choice.

1. Optional or not mandatoryB2formal

   Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or fixed.

   Opcional o no obligatorio

   • The company offers a discretionary bonus based on performance.
   • These are discretionary expenses, not essential costs.
   • The manager has discretionary authority to approve overtime.

   Sinónimoselectivefacultativenonmandatoryoptionalvoluntary

   Antónimoscompulsoryessentialforcedmandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

2. Based on personal judgmentC1formal

   Left to individual choice or judgment rather than being regulated by rules.

   Discrecional (basado en el juicio personal)

   • The judge has discretionary power in sentencing.
   • The fund is used for discretionary spending on community projects.
   • The policy allows for discretionary adjustments in special cases.

   Sinónimoselectiveoptionalunrestrictedvoluntary

   Antónimoscompulsoryfixedforcedmandatoryobligatoryprescribedregulatedrequiredstandardized