countdown

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de contar hacia atrás desde un número determinado para indicar el tiempo que queda antes de un evento, como el lanzamiento de una nave espacial o el comienzo de una celebración.

A noun referring to the act of counting backward from a specific number to indicate the time remaining before an event, such as the launch of a spacecraft or the start of a celebration.

1. Backward counting to an eventB1formal

   The act of counting backward from a specific number to zero to mark the time remaining before an important event, such as a rocket launch or New Year's Eve.

   cuenta atrás

   • The countdown for the rocket launch began at ten seconds.
   • Everyone cheered as the countdown reached zero on New Year's Eve.
   • The stadium announcer started the countdown before the fireworks display.

2. Final period before an eventB2informal

   The period of time leading up to a significant event, often filled with anticipation or preparation.

   Cuenta atrás

   • The countdown to the wedding has begun, and everyone is busy with preparations.
   • We are in the final countdown before the project deadline.
   • The countdown to the holidays always feels exciting.

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