Hacer Tratos: Provided That & Providing That
Provided That para expresar condiciones formales y potentes que no dejan lugar a dudas. Son tus herramientas clave para strict conditions y formal agreements.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'provided that' to set a firm, specific condition for an agreement or a future event to happen.
- Use 'provided that' for strict conditions: 'You can go, provided that you finish your homework.'
- Use the present simple for future conditions: 'I'll help, provided that he asks nicely.'
- The word 'that' is optional in spoken English: 'I'll go provided you pay for gas.'
Overview
if para expresar condiciones. Si bien if es extremadamente versátil, a veces carece del peso y la formalidad necesarios para cerrar un trato, establecer una política corporativa o redactar un contrato.provided that y providing that.siempre y cuando o a condición de que. Cuando usas
provided that, no estás simplemente planteando una posibilidad; estás estableciendo un requisito indispensable, lo que en términos legales llamaríamos una condición *sine qua non*.provided that y providing that funcionan conectando dos ideas: una acción principal y la condición obligatoria para que esa acción se realice. Lo fascinante para nosotros es cómo se traduce esto a nuestra mentalidad gramatical. En español, cuando usamos siempre que o con tal de que, automáticamente activamos el modo subjuntivo:
Te prestaré el coche siempre que lo llenes de gasolina.
provided proviene del verbo provide (proveer), pero en este contexto legal y formal, su origen está en la frase latina *proviso quod*, que significa quedando estipulado que. Por eso, cuando dices provided that, estás creando una estipulación. No es una sugerencia casual; es el marco legal o reglamentario bajo el cual algo es válido.provided that casi siempre utiliza el present simple, incluso si nos referimos a algo que sucederá en el futuro.If it rains, I will stay home).- Español:
Te darán el bono, siempre que alcances (subjuntivo) tus metas
. - Inglés:
They will give you the bonus, provided that you reach (present simple) your goals.
Provided o Providing?Provided that es la forma más tradicional, estática y común en documentos legales o contratos escritos. Providing that suena ligeramente más dinámico y es común en el lenguaje hablado formal o en correos electrónicos corporativos.that en contextos menos rígidos, aunque en un contrato formal, lo mejor es dejarla para mayor claridad.- Patrón:
[Sujeto + Verbo] + provided/providing (that) + [Condición en Present Simple] - Ejemplo:
The company will cover your travel expenses provided that you submit all receipts. - Traducción mental: La empresa cubrirá tus gastos de viaje siempre y cuando presentes todos los recibos.
- Patrón:
Provided/Providing (that) + [Condición en Present Simple], + [Sujeto + Verbo] - Ejemplo:
Providing that the weather remains clear, the outdoor concert will proceed as planned. - Traducción mental: A condición de que el clima se mantenga despejado, el concierto al aire libre procederá según lo planeado.
will / going to) | provided that | Present Simple |can, may, must) | providing that | Present Simple |provided | Present Simple |You can bypass the introductory module, provided that you pass the placement test.(Uso con modalcan).The landlord will return the deposit, providing the apartment is in good condition.(Uso con futuro).Sign the contract, provided that you agree with all the clauses.(Uso con imperativo).
provided that en lugar de un simple if? La clave es el contexto y la intención. Úsalo cuando quieras sonar categórico y establecer límites claros.The warranty is valid for two years, provided that the product has not been tampered with by unauthorized personnel.Participants are eligible for a refund, providing that they cancel at least 48 hours in advance.
provided that le da a tu oferta un tono de profesionalismo y firmeza.We are willing to lower the unit price, provided that you commit to a minimum annual volume of 5,000 units.Employees may work remotely, providing that their weekly targets are consistently met.
The results of the study are statistically significant, provided that the sample size remains above 200 participants.This software architecture is highly scalable, providing the server infrastructure is correctly configured.
if.You may use the conference room for your presentation, provided that you leave it clean and organized.Children are allowed in the pool area, providing that they are supervised by an adult at all times.
Si eso *pasará*, entonces.... En inglés, existe la tentación de poner
will después de provided that. ¡Error! Recuerda que después de la conjunción, el tiempo debe ser presente, aunque la idea sea futura.- Incorrecto:
The deal will be closed, provided that they will sign tomorrow. - Correcto:
The deal will be closed, provided that they sign tomorrow. - ¿Por qué ocurre? Intentamos traducir literalmente la intención futura de la frase, olvidando que en inglés la estructura condicional ya implica ese futuro.
I will go to the cinema with you, provided that you pay for my popcorn. ¡Suena rarísimo! Parecería que le estás entregando un contrato legal para ir al cine.
- Uso natural:
I'll go with you if you buy me some popcorn! - Uso de
provided that: Reservado para situaciones donde hay algo importante en juego (dinero, permisos, legalidad).
As long asprovided that se enfoca en un requisito específico (una acción que debe ocurrir), as long as se enfoca más en la duración de una condición.I will help you, provided that you finish the report first.(Enfoque en el requisito previo).I will help you as long as I am in the office.(Enfoque en el tiempo que dure mi estancia en la oficina).
- Incorrecto:
Provided that the payment is received the shipment will be sent. - Correcto:
Provided that the payment is received, the shipment will be sent.
provided that con otras estructuras condicionales que ya conoces.If | Neutro / Informal | Condición general o posibilidad. | Si... |Provided that | Alto / Formal | Estipulación fuerte, requisito necesario. | Siempre y cuando / A condición de que. |As long as | Medio | Condición que debe mantenerse en el tiempo. | Mientras / Siempre que. |Unless | Neutro | Una condición negativa (si no ocurre X). | A menos que. |
On condition that | Muy Alto | Casi exclusivo de contratos legales. | Bajo la condición de que. |- Si es una conversación por WhatsApp con un colega sobre el almuerzo: Usa
ifoas long as. - Si es un correo electrónico a un cliente sobre los términos de un servicio: Usa
provided that. - Si estás redactando un documento legal para una empresa: Usa
provided thatoon condition that.
that?provided the weather is good. Sin embargo, en el nivel B2 y en contextos de escritura profesional, incluir el that demuestra un mayor control del registro formal y ayuda a la claridad estructural de la frase.provided that en oraciones negativas?The discount applies, provided that you do not combine it with other offers. Funciona igual que una oración en presente simple negativo.provided y providing?Provided se percibe como un estado (algo ya estipulado), por lo que es más común en textos legales. Providing tiene un matiz más activo, como si la condición se estuviera cumpliendo en ese momento, y es más común en el habla.Provided that se proyecta hacia el futuro o establece reglas generales en presente. Para condiciones en el pasado que no ocurrieron (Third Conditional), seguimos usando if. Por ejemplo: If I had known, I would have come. No diríamos Provided that I had known....siempre y cuando al provided that inglés.if por un provided that. Verás cómo, automáticamente, el tono de tu comunicación se vuelve más sofisticado y profesional. ¡Esa es la marca de un verdadero estudiante de nivel B2 camino a la excelencia!Sentence Structure with Provided That
| Main Clause (Result) | Conjunction | Condition Clause (Requirement) |
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I will go
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provided (that)
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you pay.
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She will help
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providing (that)
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she has time.
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The car works
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provided
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it has fuel.
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We can stay
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providing
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we are quiet.
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They'll sign
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provided that
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the price is right.
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You can enter
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providing that
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you are 18.
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Common Variations
| Full Form | Spoken Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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Provided that
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Provided
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Formal condition
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Providing that
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Providing
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Neutral condition
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Meanings
A conjunction used to introduce a condition that must be met for something else to happen. It is more emphatic and formal than 'if'.
Contractual/Formal Agreement
Setting a non-negotiable requirement in a professional or legal context.
“The lease is renewable provided that the tenant gives three months' notice.”
“You may use the software provided that you do not redistribute the code.”
Everyday Promises/Deals
Making a personal agreement or setting a boundary with friends or family.
“I'll lend you the car provided that you fill the tank.”
“We can eat at that restaurant providing that they have vegetarian options.”
Hypothetical Assurance
Expressing confidence that an outcome will occur if one specific factor remains true.
“We should arrive by noon, provided that the traffic isn't too heavy.”
“The economy will recover providing that interest rates remain stable.”
Reference Table
| Frase | Significado | Nivel de Formalidad | Uso Común |
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Provided That
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Con la condición de que; solo si
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Formal
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Contratos, acuerdos serios, declaraciones oficiales
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Providing That
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Con la condición de que; solo si
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Formal
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Declaraciones oficiales, estipulaciones, contextos de negocios
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If
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En la ocasión de que; en el caso de que
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Neutral/Informal
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Condiciones generales, habla cotidiana, posibilidades
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As Long As
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Durante el tiempo que; con la condición de que
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Neutral/Informal
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Duración, condiciones menos estrictas, arreglos casuales
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Espectro de formalidad
I shall attend the event provided that my expenses are covered. (Social outing)
I'll go to the party provided that you pay for the taxi. (Social outing)
I'll go provided you pay. (Social outing)
I'm in, long as you're paying. (Social outing)
Provided/Providing That: El Concepto Central
Función
- Conjunción Conecta cláusulas
- Estipulación Establece un requisito
Gramática
- Present Simple En la cláusula condicional
- No 'Will' Evita el tiempo futuro después de él
Significado
- Only if Condición exclusiva
- On condition that Requisito formal
Contexto
- Formal Negocios, legal, académico
- Serio Requisitos previos estrictos
Provided That vs. Condicionales Similares
¿Debo usar Provided That/Providing That?
¿Es la condición esencial y no negociable?
¿El contexto es formal (legal, de negocios, académico)?
¿La cláusula condicional está en presente simple?
Dónde lo Verás
Documentos Formales
- • Legal Contracts
- • Terms of Service
- • Job Offers
- • Official Policies
Entornos Profesionales
- • Business Meetings
- • Formal Presentations
- • Academic Papers
- • Email Correspondence
Estipulaciones Clave
- • Prerequisites
- • Agreement Conditions
- • Specific Requirements
- • Critical Advice
Ejemplos por nivel
I will play with you provided that you share.
I will play with you if you share.
You can have cake provided that you eat dinner.
You can have cake if you eat dinner.
I'll go provided you go.
I'll go if you go.
We can walk provided that it is sunny.
We can walk if it is sunny.
I'll buy the phone provided that it isn't too expensive.
I'll buy it if the price is okay.
Providing that you have a ticket, you can enter.
If you have a ticket, you can enter.
He can stay here provided that he is quiet.
He can stay if he doesn't make noise.
I'll help you with math provided that you help me with English.
I'll help if you help me back.
The bank will lend us the money provided that we have a good plan.
The loan depends on our plan.
Providing that the weather stays clear, the flight will take off.
The flight depends on the weather.
You can borrow my laptop provided that you don't change the settings.
Don't change anything and you can use it.
I'll take the job provided that the salary is competitive.
I'll work there if the pay is good.
The merger will proceed provided that the shareholders approve the deal.
The deal needs shareholder approval.
Providing that no further delays occur, we should finish by Friday.
We'll finish if there are no more problems.
You may park here provided that you display a valid permit.
A permit is required for parking.
The warranty is valid provided that the product has been used correctly.
The warranty depends on correct usage.
The witness agreed to testify provided that his identity remained confidential.
He will talk only if he stays anonymous.
Providing that the fundamental assumptions are correct, the theory holds water.
The theory is valid if the basics are right.
The ceasefire will hold provided that both parties withdraw from the border.
Peace depends on withdrawal.
I am willing to overlook the error provided that it does not happen again.
I'll forgive you if this is the last time.
The legislation will pass provided that the proposed amendments are incorporated.
The law needs the changes to pass.
Providing that the requisite funding is secured, the expansion will commence.
We need the money to start.
The artifacts may be displayed provided that the humidity is strictly controlled.
Display is allowed under strict conditions.
He was granted bail provided that he surrendered his passport to the court.
Bail was conditional on giving up the passport.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often think 'unless' and 'provided that' are the same, but they are opposites.
They have the same meaning, but different registers.
Both introduce conditions, but 'supposing' is for imagination.
Errores comunes
I'll go provided that you will go.
I'll go provided that you go.
I go provided that you go.
I will go provided that you go.
Provided that you go? I'll go.
If you go, I'll go.
I'll help provided that you helping me.
I'll help provided that you help me.
He'll come provided that he don't work.
He'll come provided that he doesn't work.
I'll buy it provided that it is cheap.
I'll buy it provided that it's cheap.
Providing that you are hungry, we eat.
Providing that you are hungry, we will eat.
The deal is off provided that you pay.
The deal is on provided that you pay.
I'll sign provided that you would change the price.
I'll sign provided that you change the price.
Provided that the sun shines, we go to the beach.
Provided that the sun shines, we'll go to the beach.
The project will fail provided that we work hard.
The project will succeed provided that we work hard.
Provided that the data is accurate, which it is.
The theory is sound, provided that the data is accurate.
He was granted leave provided that he will return.
He was granted leave provided that he returned/returns.
Providing that the terms are met, the contract was signed.
Provided that the terms were met, the contract was signed.
Patrones de oraciones
I will ___ provided that you ___.
The ___ will be successful provided that ___.
Provided that ___, there is no reason why ___.
___ is permitted provided that ___.
Real World Usage
I can start on Monday provided that we agree on the salary.
I'll come to the gym provided I wake up on time!
You may use this service provided that you are over 13 years old.
You can go out provided that you finish your chores first.
We'll reach the hotel by 6 PM provided that there's no traffic.
The results are valid provided that the sample size is sufficient.
I'll have the burger provided that it doesn't have onions.
The offer is accepted provided that the home inspection is clear.
Calibra tu medidor de formalidad
Provided That y Providing That son como ir de traje y corbata. ¡Asegúrate de que la situación lo requiera! Para charlas casuales, if o as long as son tus zapatillas cómodas. "We can meet for coffee if you're free." (no 'provided that you are free').Cuidado con la trampa del tiempo verbal
provided that, incluso si la frase principal habla del futuro. Decir provided that you will do...es un error clásico. ¡Recuérdalo!
You will pass provided that you study hard.(no 'will study').
Acórtalo a solo 'Provided'
that! Provided funciona perfectamente solo y transmite el mismo significado condicional fuerte. ¡Pruébalo! You can leave, provided your work is done.(es igual de formal).
Con estilo de 'abogado'
The agreement is binding provided the terms are accepted.
Smart Tips
Swap 'if' for 'provided that' to sound more decisive and professional.
Stop! Replace 'will' with the present simple immediately.
Drop the 'that' to sound more like a native speaker.
Use 'provided that' to show that your agreement is not unconditional.
Pronunciación
Stress on 'vided'
In 'provided', the stress is on the second syllable.
Stress on 'viding'
In 'providing', the stress is also on the second syllable.
Linking 'that'
The 'd' in 'provided' often links smoothly to the 'th' in 'that'.
Rising-Falling
I'll go (rise) provided that you go (fall).
The rise on the result clause creates anticipation for the condition.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Pro-vided = Pro-mise. You are making a promise that depends on a condition.
Asociación visual
Imagine a handshake between two people. One person is holding a document (the condition) and the other is holding a gift (the result). The gift is only handed over when the document is signed.
Rhyme
The deal is fine, provided you sign on the line.
Story
A king tells a knight, 'I will give you the gold provided that you slay the dragon.' The knight slays the dragon (the condition) and then receives the gold (the result). Without the dragon being slain, the gold stays in the castle.
Word Web
Desafío
Write down three 'deals' you have made this week using 'provided that'. For example: 'I will cook dinner provided that you wash the dishes.'
Notas culturales
In the UK, 'provided that' is very common in formal letters and legal documents. It is seen as a mark of professional politeness.
Americans often use 'as long as' in place of 'provided that' in speech, reserving 'provided that' for business contracts or serious promises.
In global legal English, 'provided that' is used to introduce a 'proviso'—a clause that modifies or limits the preceding statement.
The word 'provide' comes from Latin 'providere' (to see ahead, prepare).
Inicios de conversación
Would you move to another country provided that you were offered a high salary?
What is one thing you would do for a friend provided that they asked you nicely?
Do you think people can be happy provided that they have enough money?
Would you agree to work on weekends provided that you got extra vacation days?
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
The refund will be processed, ___ you submit the original receipt.
Provided that indica una condición estricta y formal para el reembolso.Find and fix the mistake:
The project will succeed provided that everyone *will work* hard.
provided that, usa el presente simple (works), no el futuro (will work).Elige la oración correcta:
provided that apropiadamente para una condición formal y estricta. La primera es demasiado informal, y la tercera usa el tiempo futuro incorrecto.Traduce al inglés: 'Pueden utilizar la sala, con la condición de que la dejen limpia.'
Answer starts with: ["Y...
Provided that o providing that transmiten correctamente la condición formal con la condición de que.
Score: /4
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesI will lend you my car provided that you ___ (drive) carefully.
The company will hire him ___ he passes the background check.
Find and fix the mistake:
Providing that it will be sunny tomorrow, we will go to the park.
If you don't make a mess, you can use the kitchen.
'Provided that' and 'Providing that' have the same meaning.
A: Can I borrow your notes? B: Yes, ___ you return them tomorrow.
Select the formal option.
1. You can stay... 2. We'll arrive... 3. I'll pay...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe manager approved the request, ___ the deadline is met.
The scholarship will be renewed, ___ the student maintains a GPA of 3.5.
`Provided that` you *will attend* all sessions, you will receive a certificate.
Hey, we can chill later, `providing that` you'll pick up some snacks.
Selecciona la oración gramaticalmente correcta y apropiada:
¿Cuál de estas declaraciones oficiales es correcta?
Traduce al inglés: 'La beca será válida, con la condición de que mantengas buenas calificaciones.'
Traduce al inglés: 'Las nuevas regulaciones entrarán en vigor, con la condición de que el parlamento las apruebe.'
Ordena estas palabras para formar una oración con sentido:
Ordena estas palabras para formar una oración:
Empareja las cláusulas para formar oraciones lógicas:
Empareja las cláusulas principales con sus condiciones estrictas:
Score: /12
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
There is virtually no difference in meaning. `Provided that` is slightly more common in formal writing, while `providing that` is often used in speech. You can use either one in almost any situation.
Yes! For example: `Provided that you finish your work, you can leave early.` Just remember to use a comma after the condition clause.
No, `that` is optional. In casual conversation, people usually say `provided you...` or `providing you...`. In formal writing, it's better to keep `that`.
Yes, but you need to change the tenses. `He would have come provided that he had been invited.` This follows the third conditional pattern.
In English, we don't use `will` in conditional clauses (the part after 'if', 'when', or 'provided that'). We use the present simple to talk about the future in these cases.
Yes, much more formal. `As long as` is great for friends; `provided that` is better for business, law, or serious agreements.
It's rare but possible. `Will you help me provided that I pay you?` Usually, we use `if` for questions because it's simpler.
Yes. `I'll go provided that he doesn't come.` This means his absence is the condition for your presence.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
siempre que / a condición de que
Spanish requires the subjunctive mood, whereas English uses the indicative.
pourvu que / à condition que
The mood of the following verb (subjunctive vs. indicative).
vorausgesetzt, dass
German word order (verb at the end of the 'dass' clause).
~という条件で (~to iu jouken de)
Word order and the use of particles instead of conjunctions.
بشرط أن (bi-shart an)
Arabic often uses a different verb mood (mansub) after 'an'.
只要...就 (zhǐyào...jiù)
Chinese requires a two-part structure (zhǐyào...jiù) whereas English only needs the conjunction.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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