Noun
/viexenθja/ (Spain) or /viˈxen.sja/ (Latin America)
"Vigencia" refers to the state of being valid, effective, or in force. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe the period during which laws, contracts, or agreements are considered to be applicable and enforceable. The word is also used more generally to denote the relevance or pertinence of something (e.g., ideas, norms) at a given time.
In terms of frequency, "vigencia" is used moderately often in both oral and written contexts, with a tendency towards written contexts, especially in legal, academic, and formal discourse.
La vigencia del contrato se extiende por cinco años.
The validity of the contract extends for five years.
Es importante verificar la vigencia de las normativas antes de empezar el proyecto.
It is important to verify the validity of the regulations before starting the project.
La vigencia de la ley fue confirmada por el tribunal.
The validity of the law was confirmed by the court.
"Vigencia" itself is not part of many idiomatic expressions, but it is often used in phrases that emphasize the importance of maintaining validity or relevance:
Dejar sin vigencia
To render invalid
Ejemplo: La decisión del juez dejó sin vigencia el contrato original.
The judge's decision rendered the original contract invalid.
En plena vigencia
In full force
Ejemplo: La nueva política está en plena vigencia desde el mes pasado.
The new policy has been in full force since last month.
Perder vigencia
To lose validity
Ejemplo: Las ideas antiguas a veces pierden vigencia en la sociedad moderna.
Old ideas sometimes lose their validity in modern society.
Mantener la vigencia
To maintain validity
Ejemplo: Es crucial mantener la vigencia de los acuerdos firmados.
It is crucial to maintain the validity of signed agreements.
Estar en vigencia
To be in effect
Ejemplo: La regla está en vigencia hasta nuevo aviso.
The rule is in effect until further notice.
The word "vigencia" comes from the Latin "vigentia," which is derived from "vigens," the present participle of "vigere," meaning "to be strong" or "to be valid." The transition from Latin to Spanish retained the root concept of strength or validity in the usage of the word.
Synonyms - Validez (validity) - Efectividad (effectiveness) - Aplicabilidad (applicability)
Antonyms - Nulidad (nullity) - Ineficacia (ineffectiveness) - Invalidez (invalidity)