Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
eventual
Pronunciation
IPA/eβenˈtwal/
Meaning
- adjectivetemporary
Example
Contratamos a un trabajador eventual para el verano.
We hired a temporary worker for the summer.
More examples
La medida fue eventual hasta encontrar una solución definitiva.
The measure was temporary until a definitive solution was found.
Core concept
A provisional solution that fills a need for a limited period.
Common phrases
trabajador eventual
temporary worker
empleo eventual
temporary employment
contrato eventual
temporary contract
Similar words
provisional: Serves as a temporary measure before a final decision is made.
temporal: Lasts for a specific, limited period.
momentáneo: Lasts only a very short time.
ocasional: Occurs occasionally at irregular intervals.
Definition in Spanish
Que es provisional y dura solo un tiempo limitado; se aplica a personas, contratos o soluciones que cubren una necesidad temporal.
Word origin
Derived from Latin eventus 'event' via eventualis, the adjective in Spanish denotes something that arises for and exists during a limited period.
Usage tips
- Spanish eventual is a common false friend with English eventually; use finalmente or al final for 'in the end', and note that eventualmente usually means 'occasionally' or 'possibly'.
Other meanings
- temporary workernoun
Opposites
- permanentepermanentadjective
- fijofixedadjective
Related words
- eventualidadeventualitynoun
- eventualmentepossiblyadverb