Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Período (en. Period)

    /peˈɾiðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Interval of time in which certain phenomena occur.
    The holiday period is during the summer.
    El período de vacaciones es durante el verano.
    Phase of a process or development.
    We are in a period of change in the company.
    Estamos en un período de cambio en la empresa.
    Section of a text or speech.
    The author divides his work into several periods.
    El autor divide su obra en varios períodos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'periodus', meaning 'cycle' or 'interval'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Grace period
    Additional time granted to complete a payment or fulfill a commitment.
    período de gracia
    Election period
    Time during which elections take place.
    período electoral
    Trial period
    Time during which someone's performance in a job is evaluated.
    período de prueba

    Related Words

    Newspaper
    Publication that appears at regular intervals.
    periódico
    Magazine
    Rhythm or cadence of something that repeats.
    períodico
    School magazine
    Magazine or newsletter produced by students.
    períodico escolar

    Slang Meanings

    In the academic context, it refers to an evaluation stage.
    I am in the final exam period.
    Estoy en el período de exámenes finales.
    It can refer to a specific period in personal life.
    It's just a complicated period that I will go through.
    Es solo un período complicado que pasaré.