main condition

[/meɪn kənˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: main conditions
condição principal
1. The primary or most important requirement that must be satisfied or fulfilled
The main condition for acceptance into the program is a valid passport.
A condição principal para a aceitação no programa é um passaporte válido.
2. A stipulation or prerequisite that is fundamental to an agreement, contract, or arrangement
The main condition of the employment contract is that you work full-time.
A condição principal do contrato de trabalho é que você trabalhe em tempo integral.
3. The essential or critical factor that determines the outcome of something
The main condition for success in this business is customer satisfaction.
A condição principal para o sucesso neste negócio é a satisfação do cliente.
The phrase 'main condition' is commonly used in formal contexts such as contracts, employment agreements, and academic admissions in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in legal documents and business communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary requirementessential prerequisitekey conditionfundamental requirementprincipal stipulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary conditionminor requirementoptional stipulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
condição principal
Common in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
condição principal
Used in both formal and informal settings
Portugal
condição principal
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

requirementprerequisitestipulationprovisionclauseagreementcontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the condition that
with the main condition being
subject to the main condition
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