Tienpo (en. Time)

[ˈtjen.po]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Measure in which events and experiences can be situated.
Time flies when you're having fun.
El tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes.
Atmospheric condition at a specific moment.
The weather today is sunny.
El tiempo hoy está soleado.
The moment when something happens.
It's better to do that at the right time.
Es mejor hacer eso en el tiempo adecuado.

Etymology

From Latin 'tempus', which means time.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to spend time
To engage in various activities.
pasar el tiempo
on time
At the right or appropriate moment.
a tiempo
free time
A period not occupied by work or tasks.
tiempo libre

Related Words

chrono
A term related to the measurement of time.
crono
schedule
Pertaining to the organization of time in a calendar.
horario
season
A period characterized by certain conditions.
temporada

Slang Meanings

A non-specific moment.
See you in a while.
Nos vemos en un tienpo.
In an instant or right away.
Do it in a moment.
Hazlo en un tienpo.