plazos
/plaθos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'deadlines' is translated into Spanish as plazos.
plazos is used to describe the latest possible dates or times by which a task or project must be completed. To express the act of meeting or adhering to a deadline, you can use the phrase cumplir con los plazos.
What does it mean word for word?
The word plazo literally refers to a period of time or a set term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, fecha de vencimiento is a common alternative to fecha límite when referring to payment deadlines.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is plazo.
How do you pronounce it?
/plaθos/
Did you know?
- To say a deadline has passed, Spanish speakers often use vencer, which literally means 'to conquer' or 'to win' in a battle.
- The word plazo shares a root with the English 'place'. Historically, it referred to the 'space' or 'room' given to complete a task.
- While plazo means 'deadline' in a professional context, pagar a plazos means to pay for something in installments over time.
Examples in context
- ¡Simplemente no sé cómo seré capaz de cumplir con todos los plazos!I just don't know how I will be able to meet all my deadlines!This sentence demonstrates how to express the difficulty of meeting one's plazos.Tatoeba #1592438 by teskmon, translation #1420678 by tien_oroniel
- Por favor, envíe su informe antes de la fecha límite establecida.Please submit your report before the established deadline.
- El plazo para enviar su solicitud finaliza mañana a las 5 p.m.The deadline to submit your application is tomorrow at 5 p.m.
- Recuerde cumplir con la fecha tope para la presentación del proyecto.Remember to meet the deadline for project submission.
- ¡Recuerda, la fecha límite para entregar el trabajo es el viernes!Remember, the deadline to submit the assignment is on Friday!
- No te preocupes, tienes un plazo de una semana para devolver el libro prestado.Don't worry, you have a week to return the borrowed book.
- ¡No puedo creer que me hayas dado una fecha tope para terminar de ver esa serie tan adictiva!I can't believe you've given me a deadline to finish watching that addictive series!
- Tenemos que respetar los plazos del proyecto.We have to respect the project deadlines.
- ¿Cuáles son los plazos para la entrega?What are the deadlines for the delivery?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their work schedule in an office.
- ElenaJavier, ¿conoces los plazos de este informe?Javier, do you know the deadlines for this report?
- JavierSí, Elena, son muy estrictos.Yes, Elena, they are very strict.
- ElenaDebemos terminar todo para el viernes.We must finish everything by Friday.
- JavierEntendido, me pondré con ello ahora.Understood, I will get on it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
