time

• Sustantivo que designa la dimensión física en la que se suceden los acontecimientos, así como el periodo o lapso durante el cual ocurre algo; también se refiere a un momento determinado o a una época histórica.

A noun referring to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future, regarded as a whole.

incontable

1. Duration or periodA1formal

   The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future.

   tiempo (como duración o periodo)

   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • We don't have much time before the train leaves.
   • She spent a long time studying for the exam.

   Sinónimosdurationintervalperiodspanspellstretchtermwhile

2. Specific momentA1formal

   A particular point or moment in time.

   momento específico

   • What time is the meeting?
   • It's time to go home.
   • Call me at a convenient time.

   Sinónimoshourinstantjunctureminutemomentoccasionpoint

3. A2informal

   An opportunity or occasion to do something.

   Oportunidad

   • This is your time to shine.
   • Have a good time at the party.
   • It's time for a change.

   Sinónimoschancemomentoccasionopeningopportunity

4. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period or era in history.

   Época, era, período histórico

   • Ancient times were very different from today.
   • In medieval times, knights were common.
   • Modern times have brought many technological advances.

   Sinónimosageepocheraperiod

• Verbo utilizado para medir, registrar o elegir el momento de una acción o evento.

A verb used to measure, record, or choose the moment for an action or event.

1. Measure durationB1formal

   To measure the amount of time taken by an action or process.

   cronometrar

   • She timed how long it took to run the race.
   • The coach timed the athletes' sprints.
   • He timed his speech to be exactly five minutes.

   Sinónimosclockcountmeasuremeter

2. Choose the right momentB2formal

   To plan or choose the moment for something to happen.

   elegir el momento

   • They timed their arrival perfectly for the party.
   • You need to time your jump just right.
   • She timed the announcement to coincide with the news.

   Sinónimosarrangecoordinateplanscheduleset

3. Set a timerA2informal

   To set a device to measure or control a period of time.

   Cronometrar / programar un temporizador

   • Time the eggs for ten minutes.
   • He timed the oven to turn off automatically.
   • Time your workout intervals carefully.

   Sinónimospresetprogramscheduleset