Reloj (en. Clock)

/reˈlox/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Mechanical or electronic device used to measure time.

I bought a new watch that has a stopwatch.

Compré un reloj nuevo que tiene cronómetro.

Object typically worn on the wrist or placed on a wall to show the time.

The wall clock is broken.

El reloj de pared está descompuesto.

Time indicated by the mechanisms of a clock.

The clock shows three o'clock.

El reloj marca las tres en punto.

It comes from the Latin 'horologium', which in turn derives from the Greek 'horologion'.

sundial

Instrument that measures time using the position of the sun.

reloj de sol

biological clock

Natural rhythm of the body that controls sleep and wake cycles.

reloj biológico

give time to time

Be patient and do not rush in making decisions.

darle tiempo al tiempo

schedule

Set of hours and minutes in which an event is scheduled.

horario

minute

Unit of time equivalent to sixty seconds.

minuto

second

Unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.

segundo

Pocket watch

That old pocket watch belonged to my grandfather.

Ese antiguo reloj de bolsillo pertenecía a mi abuelo.

Smartwatch

My smartwatch notifies me when I receive messages.

Mi reloj inteligente me notifica cuando recibo mensajes.