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    Temporal (en. Temporary)

    /tem.po.'ral/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The period during which certain events occur.
    The rainy season has come to an end.
    El temporal de lluvias llegó a su fin.
    A phase or limited duration in time.
    This contract is temporary, valid only for six months.
    Este contrato es temporal, válido solo por seis meses.
    adjective
    That has a provisional or transitory nature.
    A temporary job was established to cover the employee's absence.
    Se estableció un empleo temporal para cubrir la ausencia del empleado.
    Relating to time (in the physical or philosophical sense).
    Temporary decisions can have a lasting impact.
    Las decisiones temporales pueden tener un impacto duradero.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'temporalis', which means 'related to time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rainy season
    A period of time characterized by heavy rainfall.
    temporal de lluvias
    temporary job
    Work that has a limited duration, is not permanent.
    empleo temporal
    temporary contract
    A labor agreement that establishes a relationship for a defined period of time.
    contrato temporal

    Related Words

    time
    Concept that refers to the duration and sequence of events.
    tiempo
    momentary
    Lasting a brief period of time.
    momentáneo
    provisional
    Established for a limited time, not permanent.
    provisional

    Slang Meanings

    Something non-permanent that is used for a short time.
    That job is very temporary, don't take it too seriously.
    Ese trabajo es muy temporal, no te lo tomes tan en serio.
    An unexpected event that lasts a short time.
    That party was just a temporary thing, it won't happen again.
    Esa fiesta fue solo un temporal, no se repetirá.