Description

A contingency clause of sale is a provision in a sales contract that specifies certain conditions that must be met for the sale to proceed. This clause protects the interests of the buyer or seller by allowing them to withdraw from the agreement if the conditions are not fulfilled.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may come up in legal and real estate contexts, and it is important to maintain a formal register. Common variants include 'cláusula de contingencia' (colloquial) and 'cláusula de condición' (regional), but it is best to use the canonical term for clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The buyer included a contingency clause of sale to ensure that the property passed inspection.

ES: El comprador incluyó una cláusula condicional de compraventa para asegurarse de que la propiedad pasara la inspección.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'contingency' with 'contingente'; misinterpreting the legal implications of the clause; mixing up with similar terms like 'cláusula de rescisión'