Epoca (en. Time)
/ˈepoka/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Historical or geological period.
The medieval epoch was a period of great changes.
La época medieval fue un período de grandes cambios.
A specific moment in a series of events.
We live in an epoch of technological advancements.
Vivimos en una época de avances tecnológicos.
Phase in the life of someone or something.
His time of greatest success was in the 90s.
Su época de mayor éxito fue en los años 90.
Etymology
From Latin 'epoca', which comes from Greek 'epokhē', meaning 'stop' or 'halt'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
golden age
Period in which outstanding achievements were made.
época de oro
in this epoch
Referring to the current or recent time.
en esta época
time of change
Period during which significant transformations occur.
época de cambios
Related Words
time
Duration considered in relation to events.
tiempo
history
Study of past events.
historia
culture
Set of manifestations that characterize an epoch.
cultura
Slang Meanings
Intense time.
That was a wild epoch in our lives.
Esa fue una época loca en nuestra vida.
Significant moment.
I remember that epoch as the best of my life.
Recuerdo esa época como la mejor de mi vida.