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    Período (en. Period)

    /peˈɾioðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A span of time in which certain events occur or within which a situation is established.
    The vacation period extends from July to August.
    El periodo de vacaciones se extiende desde julio hasta agosto.
    Each of the divisions of time used in the study of history.
    The medieval period is fascinating for its castles and knights.
    El periodo medieval es fascinante por sus castillos y caballeros.
    A phase in the development cycle of an organism.
    During the embryonic period, all the body systems begin to form.
    Durante el periodo embrionario, todos los sistemas del cuerpo comienzan a formarse.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'periodos', which means 'cycle' or 'course'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grace period
    A time granted to allow an obligation to be fulfilled.
    periodo de gracia
    to be in a transitional period
    To be undergoing a significant change or time of adjustment.
    estar en un periodo de transición
    trial period
    Time during which the performance of something or someone is evaluated before making a definitive decision.
    periodo de prueba

    Related Words

    cycle
    Series of events that repeat in the same order.
    ciclo
    stage
    Phase or part of the development of a process.
    etapa
    era
    Period of time characterized by specific events or circumstances.
    era

    Slang Meanings

    In certain contexts, it refers to menstruation.
    I have my period, so I can't go swimming.
    Tengo el periodo, así que no puedo ir a nadar.
    It is used to denote a definitive conclusion in a discussion.
    That's it, period.
    Eso es todo, periodo.