Transcurrido (en. Elapsed)
/transkuˈriðo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Definition_text: That which has passed in time since a specific moment.
Example_sentence: Five years have elapsed since they met.
Han transcurrido cinco años desde que se conocieron.
Definition_text: Said of a period: That has passed.
Example_sentence: The time elapsed since the start of the project is considerable.
El tiempo transcurrido desde el inicio del proyecto es considerable.
Etymology
Etymology_origin: From the verb 'elapse', which comes from 'trans' (beyond) and 'currere' (to run).
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: elapsed time
Meaning: Period of time that has passed.
tiempo transcurrido
Phrase: elapsed year
Meaning: A year that has passed.
año transcurrido
Phrase: during the elapsed time
Meaning: Throughout the time that has passed.
durante el tiempo transcurrido
Related Words
Related_word: elapse
Description: To pass time.
transcurrir
Related_word: transit
Description: Action of passing or following a path.
transito
Related_word: current
Description: That flows or moves, like time.
corriente
Slang Meanings
Meaning: Refers to something that has passed without being paid attention to.
Example: Everything that elapsed at the party was just a blur.
Todo lo transcurrido en la fiesta fue solo un blur.
Meaning: Moment or period used for reflection.
Example: The passing of days made me think about what I want.
El trascurso de los días me hizo pensar en lo que quiero.