Término (en. Term)

/ˈtɛrmino/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A unit of language that designates a notion or concept.
The term 'ecology' refers to the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
El término 'ecología' se refiere al estudio de las interacciones entre los organismos y su entorno.
The limit or end of something.
The term of this contract is five years.
El término de este contrato es de cinco años.
An expression that is used in a specific context, such as science or art.
In biology, the term 'species' has a particular technical meaning.
En la biología, el término 'especie' tiene un significado técnico particular.

Etymology

From Latin 'terminus', meaning 'limit' or 'end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

On schedule
To meet a deadline or an agreement.
a término
In general terms
Broad consideration of a matter without going into details.
en términos generales
Until the end
Until the end or limit of something.
hasta el término

Related Words

Terminology
A set of terms from a science or area of knowledge.
terminología
To finish
To reach the end or conclusion of something.
terminar
Endless
That seems to have no end.
interminable

Slang Meanings

A common term among young people to refer to something that has ended.
That topic is already a term, let's not talk about it anymore.
Ese tema ya es un término, no hablemos más de eso.
An abbreviated way to refer to a process or experience that has concluded.
The party was a total end, everyone left very early.
La fiesta fue un término total, todos se fueron muy temprano.