Intervalo (en. Interval)

/in-ter-ˈva-lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Period of time between two events.
The interval between classes is 15 minutes.
El intervalo entre las clases es de 15 minutos.
Physical or distant space between two things.
The interval between the two cities is 100 kilometers.
El intervalo entre las dos ciudades es de 100 kilómetros.
Range of values that a variable can assume.
We must consider a confidence interval of 95%.
Debemos considerar un intervalo de confianza del 95%.

Etymology

From Latin 'intervallum', which means 'space between'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

time interval
A determined period that separates two moments.
intervalo de tiempo
musical interval
The difference in pitch between two musical notes.
intervalo musical
confidence interval
Statistical range in which a population is expected to be found.
intervalo de confianza

Related Words

intermediate
That is in the middle or serves as a transition between two states.
intermedio
confidence interval
Space that contains a certain population value with a given confidence level.
intervalo de confianza
musical interval
Difference in pitch between two notes in music.
intervalo musical

Slang Meanings

Free time between activities.
During the interval, we are going to grab a quick bite.
Durante el intervalo, vamos a comer algo rápido.