Breakdown of Aceptamos a condición de que nos avisen antes.
avisar
to notify
nos
us
aceptar
to accept
antes
early/beforehand
Questions & Answers about Aceptamos a condición de que nos avisen antes.
Why is avisen in the subjunctive?
Because a condición de que triggers the subjunctive. This expression introduces a condition, requirement, or something that has not yet happened, so Spanish uses the subjunctive after it.
- a condición de que nos avisen = on condition that they inform us / let us know
- That idea is not a fact yet; it is a condition that must be met.
So:
- avisan would sound wrong here
- avisen is the expected form
What does a condición de que mean exactly?
It means on the condition that, provided that, or as long as.
It is a fixed expression used to set a requirement:
- Aceptamos a condición de que... = We agree/accept on the condition that...
It is fairly formal or neutral in tone. In everyday speech, people might also use expressions like:
These can be similar, though the tone and exact nuance may change slightly.
What does Aceptamos mean here: we accept or we agree?