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Temporales (en. Temporary)

/tem.poˈɾa.les/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Condition of something that is temporary or transient.

Temporary contracts are common in the service sector.

Los contratos temporales son comunes en el sector servicios.

Phenomena that occur in a transitory manner.

The temporary rains have affected agriculture.

Las lluvias temporales han afectado la agricultura.

Jobs or situations that are provisional.

She is looking for a temporary job while she finishes her studies.

Ella busca un trabajo temporal mientras finaliza sus estudios.

adjective

That has a provisional or transient nature.

Temporary success does not guarantee lasting fame.

El éxito temporal no garantiza la fama duradera.

That occurs occasionally.

The temporary decorations for the parties are very colorful.

Las decoraciones temporales para las fiestas son muy coloridas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'temporalis', meaning 'belonging to time'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

temporary employment

Work of a provisional nature.

empleo temporal

temporary mud

Reference to someone who is in times of economic crisis.

lama de temporales

temporary solution

Solution that is not definitive.

solución temporal

Related Words

temporality

Condition of being temporary.

temporalidad

temporary

That lasts a short time or is provisional.

temporal

temporarily

In a temporary manner.

temporalmente

Slang Meanings

Temporary work, usually poorly paid.

She got a 'temp' to help in the store for a month.

Consiguió un 'tempo' para ayudar en la tienda por un mes.

Situation that is expected to change soon.

Her situation is a 'temp', she will soon find something better.

Su situación es un 'tempo', pronto encontrará algo mejor.