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    Lapso (en. Lapse)

    /'lap.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Period of time that elapses between two moments.
    There was a lapse of five years between his first and second visit.
    Hubo un lapso de cinco años entre su primera y segunda visita.
    Lack of attention or distraction that occurs at a specific moment.
    He had a lapse of memory when trying to remember his name.
    Tuvo un lapso de memoria al intentar recordar su nombre.
    Interval in which a change or event occurs.
    The mentioned lapse was crucial for the development of the project.
    El lapso mencionado fue crucial para el desarrollo del proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lapsus', meaning 'fall' or 'slip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lapse of time
    a determined period of time.
    lapso de tiempo
    in a lapse
    in a brief period of time.
    en un lapso
    long lapse
    an extensive period of time.
    largo lapso

    Related Words

    lapsar
    Related to slipping or error in time.
    lapsar
    lapse of memory
    An interval in which someone momentarily forgets something.
    lapso de memoria

    Slang Meanings

    Momentary distraction.
    I had a lapse and didn’t hear the question.
    Tuve un lapso y no escuché la pregunta.
    Brief rest.
    I’m going to take a lapse before continuing to work.
    Voy a tomar un lapso antes de continuar trabajando.