Spanish word

temporada

Pronunciation

IPA/tempoˈɾaða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounseason

Example

La temporada de la serie terminó ayer.

The show's season ended yesterday.

Illustration for temporada (season)

More examples

Durante la temporada de lluvias, muchas carreteras quedan inundadas.

During the rainy season, many roads become flooded.

Core concept

A defined time period when a show, sport, or tourist activity is active.

Common phrases

  • temporada de verano

    summer season

  • temporada de invierno

    winter season

  • temporada de lluvias

    rainy season

  • final de temporada

    season finale

Similar words

estación: Climate period that recurs each year, such as spring, summer, autumn, or winter.
época: Long span associated with a particular style, leadership, or cultural trend.
período: Defined length of time bounded by a specific start and end for an event or study.
ciclo: Complete repeating cycle of stages or events that returns to the starting point.

Definition in Spanish

Tiempo limitado durante el cual se desarrolla o se emite una actividad concreta, por ejemplo una temporada televisiva, deportiva o turística.

Word origin

It derives from Latin tempus 'time' (tempora in the plural) plus the formative suffix -ada to name a defined period for an activity.

Usage tips

  • In television, temporada refers to one production or programming cycle (temporada 1, temporada 2) rather than a single episode, so listings and counts usually use temporada numbers.

Other meanings

  • periodnoun

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