estipulado

Estipulado is the past participle of the Spanish verb estipular, used as an adjective or, in some contexts, as part of a noun phrase. It denotes something that has been set forth or agreed upon, typically within a formal document such as a contract, law, or official agreement. The term conveys that terms, conditions, amounts, or obligations have been fixed in advance by mutual arrangement. It can also appear in fixed expressions like lo estipulado, meaning what is stipulated.

Usage of the term is common in legal, business, and administrative writing, but it is not restricted to these fields. In everyday Spanish it appears when referring to terms that are explicit and documented rather than informal understandings. Phrases such as según lo estipulado, lo estipulado en el contrato, or las cantidades estipuladas are routine in professional discourse. The sense is that the referenced provisions are binding because they are clearly stated and agreed upon.

In legal contexts, estipulado emphasizes the contractual or formal nature of provisions, distinguishing them from terms implied by law or by custom. The noun form estipulación refers to the clause or provision itself. The concept also exists in other Iberian languages with similar meaning, such as Portuguese, where estipulado likewise indicates terms that have been agreed and written.

Examples illustrate its use: El pago se realizó según lo estipulado en el contrato. Las condiciones estipuladas deben cumplirse. Este horario está estipulado y no puede modificarse sin acuerdo.