Periodo (en. Period)

/peˈɾi.o.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Interval of time recognized by the existence of particular events or characteristics.

The Jurassic period is known for its dinosaurs.

El periodo jurásico es conocido por sus dinosaurios.

Stage in the development of something.

We are in a period of transition in the company.

Estamos en un periodo de transición en la empresa.

Unit of time in natural or social sciences.

According to the Big Bang theory, the period of expansion of the universe began about 13.8 billion years ago.

Según la teoría del Big Bang, el periodo de expansión del universo comenzó hace 13.8 mil millones de años.

From the Latin 'periodus', which originates from the Greek 'periodos', meaning 'circuit' or 'cycle'.

during a trial period

During a phase of evaluation or experimentation.

en periodo de prueba

vacation period

Time for rest or vacation.

periodo vacacional

period of great changes

Phase marked by significant transformations.

periodo de grandes cambios

menstrual period

Monthly cycle that women experience.

período menstrual

growing season

Time dedicated to the growth of plants.

periodo de cultivo

school term

Time designated for educational activities.

periodo escolar

Expression used to conclude an argument, similar to 'the end'.

She ended her opinion with a 'period' to emphasize that there was nothing more to say.

Ella terminó su opinión con un 'periodo' para enfatizar que no había más que decir.

Colloquial use to refer to a specific cycle, as in 'the university period'.

I remember the university period as one of the best times of my life.

Recuerdo el periodo de la universidad como uno de los mejores de mi vida.