Temporalmente (en. Temporarily)
/tem.poɾalˈmen.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
That happens for a limited time.
The contract was signed temporarily.
El contrato fue firmado temporalmente.
Relating to a specific time or period.
This job is temporarily remote.
Este trabajo es temporalmente remoto.
Activity or situation that is not permanent.
He moved temporarily to another city for work.
Se mudó temporalmente a otra ciudad por trabajo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'temporalis', meaning 'temporal', and the suffix '-mente' indicating manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Work temporarily
Employment that is for a limited time.
trabajo temporalmente
Change temporarily
Modification that is not permanent.
cambio temporalmente
Stay temporarily
Staying in one place for a brief time.
estancia temporalmente
Related Words
Temporal
Belonging to time, which is not permanent.
temporal
Momentary
Lasting an instant or a very short time.
momentáneo
Provisional
That is temporary and subject to change.
provisional
Slang Meanings
For now, but probably not permanent.
I'm staying at a friend's house temporarily until I find something of my own.
Estoy quedándome en casa de un amigo temporalmente hasta encontrar algo propio.
In a casual or non-serious relationship.
They are together temporarily, nothing formal yet.
Andan juntos temporalmente, nada formal todavía.
Just filling in or acting as a replacement.
I am working temporarily at that place while I find something better.
Estoy trabajando temporalmente en ese lugar mientras encuentro algo mejor.