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tiempo
/ˈtjempo/
time
El tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes.
Time flies when you're having fun.
general
A measurement of duration or the passage of events from the past through the present into the future.
¿Qué hora es? No tengo tiempo para perder.
What time is it? I don't have time to waste.
In Spanish, 'tiempo' can also refer to weather conditions, but this is a secondary meaning.
general
Weather or atmospheric conditions.
Hace buen tiempo hoy, ¿verdad?
The weather is nice today, isn't it?
This meaning is common in Spanish but less so in English, where 'weather' is the standard term.
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Pro Tip
Time vs. Weather
Remember that 'tiempo' can mean both 'time' and 'weather' in Spanish, but in English, 'weather' is the separate term.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context to determine whether 'tiempo' refers to time or weather.
Word Origin
From Latin 'tempus, temporis', meaning 'time' or 'season'.
Usage Notes
'Tiempo' is a versatile word in Spanish, often used in expressions like 'en tiempo récord' (in record time) or 'a tiempo' (on time). In English, 'time' is the direct equivalent, but 'weather' is used for atmospheric conditions.
Word Breakdown
temp
time
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noun ending
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