Era (en. Era)

/ˈeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A historical period distinguished by particular characteristics.
The Renaissance era was a time of great advances in art and science.
La era del Renacimiento fue un tiempo de grandes avances en el arte y la ciencia.
Epoch or period in which significant changes occur in society.
We are living in a digital era, where technology is fundamental.
Estamos viviendo en una era digital, donde la tecnología es fundamental.
Time period used in chronology to divide history.
The modern era is considered from the 18th century to the present.
La era moderna se considera desde el siglo XVIII hasta la actualidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'aera', meaning 'epoch' or 'period of time'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

modern era
Contemporary period characterized by significant technological advances.
era moderna
in the era of
Indicates that something belongs or develops in a specific period.
en la era de

Related Words

epoch
Time period marked by certain events or characteristics.
época
geological era
Division of time in the science of geology that refers to periods in the Earth's history.
era geológica

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a period of a significant experience.
That party was the best era of my life.
Esa fiesta fue la mejor era de mi vida.
A way to refer to someone who has left a mark in a specific period.
He was the era of basketball in the 80s.
Él fue la era del baloncesto en los 80.