Períodos (en. Periods)
/peˈɾi.o.ðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A specified interval of time in which an event or a series of events occurs.
Students must study during exam periods.
Los estudiantes deben estudiar durante los períodos de examen.
Phase or stage of a process.
Recycling takes place over several periods.
El reciclaje se desarrolla en varios períodos.
Menstrual cycle in women.
She feels unwell during her periods.
Ella se siente mal durante sus períodos.
Etymology
From the Greek 'periodos', which means 'circuit' or 'cycle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trial periods
Interval of time in which something is evaluated.
períodos de prueba
school periods
Time intervals in the academic calendar.
períodos escolar
menstrual periods
Phases of the female menstrual cycle.
períodos menstruales
Related Words
period
Time understood between two limits.
período
cycle
Series of events that repeat in a specific order.
ciclo
phase
Stage or part of a process.
fase
Slang Meanings
Menstruation.
This week I have my periods.
Esa semana tengo mis períodos.
Difficult interval in a situation.
We are going through complicated periods at work.
Estamos atravesando períodos complicados en el trabajo.