What does "provisional" mean in English?

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Alternative translations of "provisional"

temporary
tentative
interim
transitional

Examples of how to use "provisional" in Spanish

Spanish
Es una solución provisional.
English
It is a temporary solution.
Spanish
Tengo un permiso provisional hasta enero.
English
I have a provisional permit until January.
Spanish
La solución provisional funcionó durante una semana.
English
The temporary solution worked for a week.
Spanish
Instalaron un puente provisional sobre el río.
English
They installed a temporary bridge over the river.
Spanish
Su contrato provisional termina el mes próximo.
English
His provisional contract ends next month.

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Es una solución provisional.

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