Transcurrían (en. Passed)
/transkuˈɾian/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To spend time or events in a place or context.
As the hours passed, the conversation became more interesting.
Mientras transcurrían las horas, la conversación se volvía más interesante.
To refer to the development of an event or situation.
The events unfolded as planned.
Los eventos transcurrían conforme a lo planeado.
To occur or happen over time.
Days passed without anything changing.
Transcurrían los días sin que nada cambiara.
Etymology
The verb 'transcurrir' comes from the Latin 'transcurrere', which means 'to run through'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pass the time
To spend time.
transcurrir el tiempo
to pass in silence
To pass without making noise or being noticed.
transcurrir en silencio
to pass during the day
The time that passes during the day.
transcurrir del día
Related Words
to pass
Moving from one place to another or the time that is consumed.
pasar
to occur
To happen or take place.
ocurrir
to develop
To make something progress or evolve.
desarrollar
Slang Meanings
When something develops slowly.
That project is progressing at a turtle's pace.
Ese proyecto transcurre a paso de tortuga.
Referring to a time that seems eternal.
The class went on as if several hours had passed.
La clase transcurrió como si fueran varias horas.