"Reflejo condicionado" is a term used in psychology to refer to a type of learned response in which a neutral stimulus elicits a response after being paired with a stimulus that naturally elicits a response.
"Condicional" in Spanish means "conditional" and is used to describe something that is dependent on a particular condition or circumstances.
These terms are more common in written contexts, specifically in academic or scientific literature.
Examples
El famoso experimento del perro de Pávlov demostró el concepto de reflejo condicionado.
The famous Pavlov's dog experiment demonstrated the concept of conditioned reflex.
La oferta está condicionada a la aprobación del departamento de gestión.
The offer is conditional on the approval of the management department.
Idiomatic Expressions
Tener algo condicionado
Tengo mi ayuda condicionada a tu sinceridad.
I have my help conditioned on your honesty.
Dependiendo de las circunstancias
Mi decisión estará condicionada por lo que ocurra mañana.
My decision will be conditional on what happens tomorrow.
Etymology
Reflejo condicionado: From the Spanish words "reflejo" (reflection, reflex) and "condicionado" (conditioned).
Condicional: From the Spanish word "condición" (condition).
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for "condicional": contingente, sujeto a condiciones
Antonyms for "condicional": incondicional, absoluto