Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cronología | /kɾonoloˈxia/ | feminine |
| línea temporal | /linea tempoɾal/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
A timeline can be expressed in several ways depending on the context. Línea temporal is the most common translation when you are referring to a graphical or visual representation of events, such as those found in a history textbook, a video game or a project management tool. You may also see the phrase En el curso del tiempo used to mean 'over time'.
Which one should you use?
While both relate to time, you should use cronología when referring to the chronological order of events or the study of dates. In contrast, use línea temporal when referring to the actual visual or conceptual line that represents those events.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Línea del tiempo is used for timeline. In Argentina, Cronograma is used to express this concept.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cronología is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles such as la or una. The plural form of línea temporal is líneas temporales.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾonoloˈxia/
Did you know?
- While temporal refers to time in 'timeline', it is also the common Spanish word for a violent storm or gale.
- The root of cronología comes from the Greek word khrónos, which is the name of the personification of time in mythology.
- The word temporal shares a common Latin root with 'time', but in Spanish, it can also describe something related to the temples of the head, due to the anatomical proximity to the temporal bone.
Examples in context
- Debemos trazar una cronología detallada antes de comenzar el proyecto.We must develop a detailed timeline before starting the project.
- Analicemos la línea de tiempo de eventos históricos en América Latina.Let's analyze the timeline of historical events in Latin America.
- No me gusta cómo se ve mi línea temporal en las redes sociales.I don't like how my timeline looks on social media.
- Necesito hacer un ajuste en mi cronograma de estudio para la semana que viene.I need to make an adjustment to my study timeline for next week.
- ¿Puedes ayudarme a hacer una línea del tiempo para mi presentación?Can you help me create a timeline for my presentation?
- Hemos organizado un cronograma con las tareas y plazos.We've organized a timeline with tasks and deadlines.
- Como parte del planning, necesitamos detallar la secuencia temporal del proyecto.As part of the planning, we need to outline the timeline of the project.
- Para empezar, necesitaremos crear una línea de tiempo clara.To begin with, we'll need to create a clear timeline.
- Luego, podremos analizar la secuencia temporal en detalle.Then, we can analyze the timeline in detail.
- Después de eso, procederemos a establecer los plazos para cada etapa.After that, we'll proceed to set the deadlines for each stage.
- Finalmente, presentaremos nuestra línea de tiempo al equipo.Finally, we'll present our timeline to the team.
- La cronología de la guerra es muy compleja.The chronology of the war is very complex.
- Debes revisar la cronología de los hechos.You must check the chronology of the events.
- Presentamos una cronología detallada en la diapositiva.We present a detailed chronology on the slide.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are studying for a history exam.
- Mateo¿Tienes la cronología de la Revolución?Do you have the chronology of the Revolution?
- MaríaSí, la tengo en mi cuaderno.Yes, I have it in my notebook.
- MateoPerfecto, veamos si entendimos bien los años.Perfect, let's see if we understood the years correctly.
- MaríaVamos a estudiarla ahora mismo.Let's study it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timeline” translations and entries cronología, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cronología, línea, temporal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
