Spanish Conversation · Level 188
15 words
Spanish word
caducidad
Pronunciation
IPA/kaðuθiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounexpiration date
Example
La caducidad del pasaporte es en junio.
The passport's expiration date is in June.
More examples
El yogur muestra la caducidad en la tapa.
The yogurt shows the expiration date on the lid.
Core concept
Last day when something remains valid.
Common phrases
fecha de caducidad
expiration date
Similar words
fecha de vencimiento: Date on product packaging showing the final day the item may be sold or used.
vencimiento: Date or moment when a term, warranty, or obligation ceases to be valid or enforceable.
fecha de consumo preferente: Date indicating how long a food is expected to keep its best taste and quality under normal storage.
expiración: Moment when an item's validity, authorization, or effectiveness ends.
Definition in Spanish
Tiempo durante el cual algo sigue siendo válido; cuando ese tiempo termina, pierde validez.
Word origin
Derived from Latin caducus 'falling' and medieval Latin caducitas, with the sense of 'falling away' applied to losing legal or practical validity.
Usage tips
- In legal and official contexts speakers often use the verb vencer or the noun vencimiento instead of caducar/caducidad, so both forms are common in documents.