condition

• Substantivo que designa o estado de algo ou alguém, especialmente quanto à aparência, qualidade ou funcionamento, ou uma exigência que precisa ser satisfeita para que outra coisa aconteça.

A noun referring to the state of something, especially regarding its appearance, quality, or working order, or a requirement that must be met before something else can happen.

1. State or situationA2formal

   The particular state that something or someone is in.

   Estado ou situação

   • The car is in excellent condition.
   • His health condition has improved.
   • The house was in a terrible condition after the storm.

   Sinônimospositionshapesituationstandingstatestatus

2. Requirement or termB1formal

   Something that must happen or be agreed upon before something else can occur.

   Condição

   • One condition of the contract is a monthly payment.
   • She agreed to help on the condition that she would be paid.
   • They accepted the offer with certain conditions.

   Sinônimosclausepreconditionprerequisiteprovisionprovisoqualificationrequirementstipulationterm

   Antônimoschoicedispensationfreedomoption

3. Medical issueB1formal

   An illness or medical problem that affects a person's health.

   Condição médica

   • He suffers from a rare heart condition.
   • The doctor diagnosed her condition as asthma.
   • This condition requires immediate treatment.

   Sinônimosafflictionailmentcomplaintdiseasedisorderillnessmaladysickness

• Treinar ou influenciar alguém ou algo para que se comporte de determinada maneira, ou preparar algo para o estado desejado para uso.

A verb meaning to train or influence someone or something to behave in a certain way, or to bring something into a desired state for use.

1. B2formal

   To train or influence someone to think or behave in a certain way.

   Condicionar

   • The experiment conditioned the rats to press the lever for food.
   • Society often conditions people to follow certain norms.
   • He was conditioned from childhood to be polite.

   Sinônimosaccustomcoachhabituateinculcateindoctrinateinfluencemoldprogramshapeteachtrain

   Antônimosdeterdiscouragedisinclinedissuadeinhibitrepress

2. Affect or determineB2formal

   To have a significant influence on or determine the state of something.

   Condicionar

   • The weather conditions conditioned our decision to stay indoors.
   • Economic factors condition the success of the project.
   • Your attitude will condition the outcome of the negotiations.

   Sinônimosaffectcontroldecidedeterminegovernguideinfluenceshape

3. B2formal

   To prepare or treat something to be in a suitable state.

   Preparar

   • You need to condition the leather before using it.
   • Athletes condition their bodies through rigorous training.
   • The hair conditioner helps to condition dry hair.

   Sinônimosgroomprepareprimereadytonetreat