Condicionalmente

Condicionalmente is an adverb used in Spanish and Portuguese to express that something occurs or holds true only under certain conditions. It is formed from the adjective condicional with the adverbial suffix -mente, and it derives from the Latin term conditionalis, passing through the Romance languages. The word signals that an outcome is not universal but depends on specific prerequisites being met.

In usage, condicionalmente describes actions, permissions, or statements that apply under defined conditions. It is common in legal, administrative, policy, and formal writing, where it clarifies that results are contingent rather than unconditional. It can be paraphrased with expressions like sujeito a condições or só sob determinadas condições.

Grammatically, condicionalmente functions as an adverb and modifies verbs or entire clauses. Examples:

- Spanish: La beca se otorga condicionalmente, sujeto a la verificación de los requisitos.

- Portuguese: O empréstimo é concedido condicionalmente, mediante a apresentação de garantias.

Related terms include condicional (adjective), condicionante and condicionamento. The adverb contrasts with unconditional forms and with phrases such as de forma incondicional. Condicionalmente helps to articulate restrictions, requirements, or dependencies in a concise, formal register.