How to Say "Cycle" in Spanish

ciclo

/ˈθiklo/

The Spanish word for cycle is ciclo.

Ciclo is used for abstract or scientific cycles, such as a life cycle or a weather cycle, rather than a physical vehicle.

Meaning: bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle etc. (noun)

Which one should you use?

While ciclo refers to a cycle (a repeating series of events), bicicleta is the standard word for a bicycle.

The plural form of ciclo is ciclos.

/ˈθiklo/

The English word 'chakra' is actually a linguistic relative of ciclo, as both traces their ancestry back to the same Greek concept of a wheel or circle.
While ciclo is used for abstract cycles, Spanish speakers use the word vuelta to describe a physical lap or one complete cycle of a track.
In Spanish, the word ciclo can refer to a specific academic period or a set of courses, similar to how 'cycle' is used in some European education systems.

Un ciclo lunar dura menos que un mes.
A lunar cycle is shorter than a month.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to talk about a lunar ciclo.
Tatoeba #1662455 by termito2nd, translation #7972137 by shekitten
Hay varias irregularidades en el ciclo del nitrógeno.
There are several irregularities in the nitrogen cycle.
This sentence shows how to describe irregularities within a nitrogen ciclo.
Tatoeba #1143430 by marcelostockle, translation #1143438 by marcelostockle
Todo ciclo homogéneo tiene un periodo y una frecuencia.
Any homogeneous cycle has a period and a frequency.
This sentence demonstrates how to discuss the properties of a homogeneous ciclo.
Tatoeba #1167690 by marcelostockle, translation #1167691 by marcelostockle
El ciclo de vida de una planta
The life cycle of a plant
El estudio analizó la ciclicidad de las economías
The study analyzed the cyclic nature of economies
Dar una vuelta completa
To complete a full cycle
Es importante cerrar el ciclo correctamente
It's important to close the cycle correctly
El ciclo vital de una estrella
The life cycle of a star
La rueda de la vida sigue su ciclo eterno.
The wheel of life continues its eternal cycle.
El ciclo de sueño y vigilia es crucial para nuestra salud.
The sleep-wake cycle is crucial for our health.
Me gusta montar bicicleta por la ciudad en mis ratos libres.
I enjoy cycling around the city in my free time.
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Lucía and Javier are discussing their preferred ways of transportation.

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