períodos
/peɾiodos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "periods" translates to Spanish as períodos.
The word refers to intervals of time during which something happens or is experienced. When referring specifically to menstruation, you may use the technical term período menstrual.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is período.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾiodos/
Did you know?
- While período is the technical term, people in Spanish-speaking countries often use the phrase la regla to refer to a menstrual period. This literally translates to 'the rule'.
- The word período shares a root with the English word 'perimeter'. Both come from the Greek word períodos, which describes a circuit or a way of going around.
- When talking about school periods, Spanish speakers rarely use período. Instead, they use clase or hora, treating the interval as a specific lesson or hour of instruction.
Examples in context
- ¿Has tenido recientemente una hinchazón inexplicable en los brazos o las piernas durante los períodos de inactividad?Have you recently had unexplained swelling of your arms or legs during periods of inactivity?This sentence shows how to use períodos when discussing intervals of inactivity.Tatoeba #10111240 by manufrutos, translation #9851382 by NurseMeeks
- A la verdad, solo se permite una breve celebración de victoria entre los dos largos períodos durante los cuales es condenada como paradójica o menospreciada como superficial.To truth only a brief celebration of victory is allowed between the two long periods during which it is condemned as paradoxical, or disparaged as trivial.This sentence illustrates the use of períodos to describe long stretches of time.Tatoeba #6858294 by albrusgher, translation #5965504 by Adelpa
- Mi regla comenzó hoyMy period started today
- El período menstrual dura aproximadamente cinco díasThe menstrual period lasts approximately five days
- No puedo salir mañana, tengo la reglaI can't go out tomorrow, I have my period
- Nos vemos luego, estoy en esos díasSee you later, I'm on my period
- Hubo períodos de mucha lluvia en la primavera.There were periods of heavy rain in the spring.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their work schedules.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes períodos de descanso en tu trabajo?María, do you have rest periods at your job?
- MaríaSí, tengo dos períodos de quince minutos cada día.Yes, I have two fifteen-minute periods every day.
- DanielEso suena muy bien para descansar la mente.That sounds very good for resting the mind.
- MaríaEs verdad, Daniel, me ayudan a ser más productiva.It's true, Daniel, they help me be more productive.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
