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    Tiempo (en. Time)

    /ˈtjempo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Period during which phenomena occur.
    The time of rain is essential for agriculture.
    El tiempo de la lluvia es esencial para la agricultura.
    Atmospheric state at a given moment.
    The weather is sunny today.
    El tiempo está soleado hoy.
    Instant or moment when something happens.
    Time stood still when I saw her.
    El tiempo se detuvo cuando la vi.
    verb
    To measure the interval between two events.
    Time our career to improve performance.
    Tiempo nuestra carrera para mejorar el rendimiento.
    To organize or manage an event in relation to its duration.
    We must time the meeting so it does not overlap with other activities.
    Debemos tiempo la reunión para que no se superponga con más actividades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tempus', which means 'time' or 'period'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pass the time
    To dedicate time to an activity for entertainment.
    pasar el tiempo
    to have good/bad weather
    To refer to the quality of the weather.
    tener buen/mal tiempo
    on time
    At the right moment.
    a tiempo

    Related Words

    temporal
    That has a limited duration period.
    temporal
    verb tenses
    Forms that indicate time in grammar.
    tiempos verbales

    Slang Meanings

    Little time.
    I don't have time to talk right now.
    No tengo tiempo para hablar ahora.
    Free or leisure time.
    This weekend I have time to rest.
    Este fin de semana tengo tiempo para descansar.