Spanish word

temporal

Pronunciation

IPA/tempoˈɾal/

Meaning

  • adjectivetemporary

Example

Esta solución es temporal.

This solution is temporary.

Illustration for temporal (temporary)

More examples

Buscan trabajo temporal durante las vacaciones.

They look for a temporary job during the holidays.

Core concept

Short-lived condition.

Common phrases

  • solución temporal

    temporary solution

  • trabajo temporal

    temporary job

  • medida temporal

    temporary measure

Similar words

provisional: Serves as a temporary measure until a final decision or solution is chosen.
transitorio: Represents a temporary state that later shifts into a different condition.
pasajero: Lasts only briefly and passes quickly, present for a short while.
breve: Very short in duration or length, emphasizing brevity.

Definition in Spanish

No permanente; aplicado a algo válido solo durante un período limitado.

Word origin

From Latin temporalis, from tempus 'time', originally meaning 'of time' and extended to describe something that lasts only for a limited period.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers often use provisional or por ahora to stress temporariness, and note that the noun el temporal means a storm.

Other meanings

  • temporaladjective
  • stormnoun

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