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“cycle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθiklo/

Example

¿Conoces el ciclo de la luna?

Do you know the lunar cycle?

Illustration for ciclo (cycle)

How to say “cycle” in Spanish

“Cycle” in Spanish is ciclo.

Loop of phases that repeat over time.

Full entry for ciclo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ciclo

Para romper el ciclo económico negativo hacen falta políticas eficaces.

To break the negative business cycle, effective policies are needed.

Tips for using ciclo

  • For menstruation, Spanish uses ciclo menstrual for the whole recurring biological process, while periodo usually refers to a single menstrual bleed.

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