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    Transcurrieron (en. Elapsed)

    /trans-ku-ˈɾje-ɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something has happened or occurred over a period of time.
    Five years passed since we last met.
    Transcurrieron cinco años desde que nos vimos.
    Refers to the continuity of an action over time.
    The hours passed slowly during the wait.
    Las horas transcurrieron lentamente durante la espera.
    Refers to events or situations that occur one after another.
    Several events transpired before reaching the resolution.
    Transcurrieron varios acontecimientos antes de llegar a la resolución.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'transcurrir', from 'trans-' and 'currir', which implies movement through time.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Passing of time
    Indicates that time passes.
    transcurrir el tiempo
    Pass between
    To be situated in time between two events.
    transcurrir entre
    Pass without a trace
    To go unnoticed, without making an impact.
    transcurrir sin pena ni gloria

    Related Words

    Transcurre
    Third person singular of the present indicative of the verb transcurrir.
    transcurre
    Transcurrido
    Past participle of the verb transcurrir, indicating what has happened.
    transcurrido

    Slang Meanings

    To spend time doing nothing interesting.
    I was spending the day at home, watching series.
    Estuve transcurriendo el día en casa, viendo series.
    When something moves quickly through time.
    The weekend flew by between parties and friends.
    El fin de semana transcurrió volando entre fiestas y amigos.