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década

DEH-kah-dahˈde.ka.ða

“década” means “decade” in Spanish (a period of ten years).

decade

Also: ten-year period
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La década de los noventa trajo muchos cambios tecnológicos.

A2

The decade of the nineties brought many technological changes.

Necesitamos un plan que cubra la próxima década.

B1

We need a plan that covers the next decade.

Después de una década de trabajo duro, finalmente se retiró.

B2

After a decade of hard work, he finally retired.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • decenio (decade (more formal))
  • diez años (ten years)

Common Collocations

  • la próxima década – the next decade
  • a lo largo de la década – throughout the decade
  • cambio de década – change of decade

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "década" in Spanish:

decade→ten-year period→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: década

Question 1 of 2

¿Cuántos años forman una década?

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👥 Word Family▼
decenal(ten-year (adjective)) — Adjective
decenio(decade) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *decada*, which itself originates from the Greek word *deka*, meaning 'ten.' It has always referred to a grouping of ten.

First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: decadeFrench: décade

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'década' lo mismo que 'decenio'?

Sí, significan exactamente lo mismo (un periodo de diez años). 'Década' es mucho más común en el habla diaria, mientras que 'decenio' se usa a veces en textos más formales o académicos.

If I talk about the 80s, do I say 'los ochentas' or 'la década de los ochenta'?

Both are correct! 'La década de los ochenta' (the decade of the eighties) is very clear. You can also simply say 'los ochenta' (using the number as a noun) to refer to that period.