Intervalos (en. Intervals)

/in-ter-'va-los/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Spaces or segments that separate two events.
The intervals between classes are important for resting.
Los intervalos entre clases son importantes para descansar.
Divisions of a scale or range.
The temperature intervals were measured accurately.
Los intervalos de temperatura se midieron con precisión.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Regular intervals
Refers to constant spaces between events.
intervalos regulares
To make intervals
To divide something into temporal or spatial sections.
hacer intervalos
Rest intervals
Periods of time dedicated to recovery between activities.
intervalos de descanso

Related Words

Interval
Space between two elements.
intervalo
Period
Duration of time between events.
período
Fraction
Part of a whole.
fracción

Slang Meanings

Moments of pause during an intense activity.
Take a couple of intervals during studying.
Tómate un par de intervalos durante el estudio.
Informally planned time spaces.
We planned some intervals to go eat between meetings.
Planeamos algunos intervalos para ir a comer entre las reuniones.