Etapa (en. Stage)

/e'tapa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Each of the periods into which a process is divided.
The final stage of the project is crucial.
La etapa final del proyecto es crucial.
Phase of a person's or an organism's life.
Childhood is a very important stage in development.
La infancia es una etapa muy importante en el desarrollo.
Time during which a specific activity takes place.
During this stage of the research, information is collected.
Durante esta etapa de la investigación, se recopila información.

Etymology

From the Greek 'statos', which means 'status' or 'state'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the stage of
in the development period of something.
en la etapa de
transitional stage
intermediate phase between two states.
etapa de transición
to close a stage
to conclude a specific period of time.
cerrar una etapa

Related Words

phase
A period or division of a process.
fase
period
A duration of time with specific characteristics.
periodo
moment
An instant or a particular phase in time.
momento

Slang Meanings

A critical phase or stage of the process.
We are in the key stage of the business.
Estamos en la etapa clave del negocio.
A complicated or difficult stage.
He is going through a tough stage in his life.
Está pasando por una etapa dura en su vida.