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"Siempre y cuando" is a conjunction which is often translated as "provided that", and "a condición de que" is a phrase which is often translated as "on the condition that". Learn more about the difference between "siempre y cuando" and "a condición de que" below.
siempre y cuando(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. provided that
Puedes quedarte a dormir aquí, siempre y cuando te den permiso tus papás.You're welcome to stay over, provided that your parents give you permission to do so.
b. as long as
Yo quiero ir con ustedes, siempre y cuando todavía tengan lugar en su carro.I'd like to come with you, as long as you still have space in your car.
c. provided
Puedes irte a casa temprano, siempre y cuando esté terminado el trabajo.You can go home early, provided the work is done.
a condición de que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. on the condition that
Los participantes estuvieron de acuerdo en cooperar a condición de que los datos que proporcionaran se usaran solo para investigación académica.Participants agreed to cooperate on the condition that all the data obtained be only used for the purpose of academic research.
b. on condition that
El hombre aceptó testificar a condición de que lo pongan en un programa de protección de testigos.The man has agreed to testify on condition that he be placed in a witness protection program.
