Inklingo

décadas

DAY-kah-dahss/ˈde.ka.ðas/

décadas means decades in Spanish (periods of ten years).

decades

NounfA2
Three trees of significantly different sizes and ages standing in a row on a simple, grassy landscape, illustrating the progression of time.

📝 In Action

Han pasado varias décadas desde que se construyó este edificio.

A2

Several decades have passed since this building was constructed.

Las modas de las décadas de los 80 y 90 están volviendo.

B1

Fashions from the 80s and 90s decades are coming back.

La empresa ha operado con éxito durante más de tres décadas.

B2

The company has operated successfully for more than three decades.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • treinta años (thirty years)
  • mucho tiempo (a long time)

Common Collocations

  • por décadasfor decades
  • las últimas décadasthe last decades

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "décadas" in Spanish:

decades

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Quick Quiz: décadas

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Which sentence correctly uses 'décadas'?

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👥 Word Family
década(decade (singular))Noun
decenal(decennial (occurring every ten years))Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
arcadascascadas
📚 Etymology

Comes directly from the Latin word 'decada' and ultimately from the Greek 'deka' (meaning 'ten'). It has always referred to a period of ten units, most commonly ten years.

First recorded: Medieval Latin

Cognates (Related words)

English: decadePortuguese: décadas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'décadas' masculine or feminine?

'Décadas' is a feminine plural noun. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it, such as 'las' or 'muchas'.

How do I say 'for decades' in Spanish?

The most common way is 'durante décadas' or 'por décadas'.