Transición (en. Transition)

/transiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Process or period of change.
The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be complicated.
La transición de la adolescencia a la adultez puede ser complicada.
Change from one political system to another.
The democratic transition was a historic moment for the country.
La transición democrática fue un momento histórico para el país.
Transition from one physical state to another.
The transition of water from liquid to vapor requires heat.
La transición del agua de líquido a vapor requiere calor.

Etymology

From Latin 'transitio', which means 'passage' or 'change'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smooth transition
Change that occurs gradually.
transición suave
to make the transition
To make a change effectively.
hacer la transición
transitional phase
Intermediate stage during a change.
fase de transición

Related Words

to transit
Moving from one place to another or passing from one state to another.
transitar
transitory
That is temporary or ephemeral.
transitorio
digital transition
Change towards a digital environment.
transición digital

Slang Meanings

Radical change in someone's life.
After her divorce, she had a very tough transition.
Después de su divorcio, tuvo una transición muy dura.
Period of adaptation to a new lifestyle.
The transition after moving to another city was difficult but exciting.
La transición tras mudarse a otra ciudad fue difícil pero emocionante.