fase

/FAH-seh/

phase

A single green chrysalis is hanging from a brown tree branch, representing a distinct stage in the life cycle of a butterfly.

This illustrates a fase (phase) or stage in the life cycle of a butterfly.

fase(Noun)

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phase

a stage or period of time

stage

step in a process

Also:

period

a stretch of time

📝 In Action

Estamos en la fase de diseño del nuevo edificio.

We are in the design phase of the new building.

La luna está en su fase de cuarto creciente.

The moon is in its waxing quarter phase.

Después de esta fase de prueba, lanzaremos el producto.

After this testing stage, we will launch the product.

Word Connections

Synonyms

etapa (stage)
periodo (period)

Common Collocations

fase final – final phase
fase de desarrollo – development phase

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule Breaker

Even though many Spanish nouns ending in '-e' are masculine, 'fase' is feminine (la fase). Memorize it with the article 'la'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Gender

Mistake: "El fase del proyecto."

Correction: La fase del proyecto. Remember: 'fase' is always feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Common Preposition

When talking about which stage you are in, the common setup is 'estar en la fase de...' (to be in the phase of...).

A perfect, crystalline block of ice is resting on a light blue surface, clearly depicting the solid physical state of water.

A block of ice represents a physical fase (phase) or state of matter.

fase(Noun)

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phase

physical state or electrical signal

Also:

state

in chemistry or physics

📝 In Action

El hielo es la fase sólida del agua.

Ice is the solid phase of water.

Necesitamos revisar la fase eléctrica para asegurar la conexión.

We need to check the electrical phase to secure the connection.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

cambio de fase – phase change
fase gaseosa – gaseous phase

⭐ Usage Tips

Science Talk

In science, 'fase' often means the three states of matter: solid, liquid, or gas.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: fase

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'fase'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

fásico(phasic (related to a phase)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'fase' feminine when many words ending in '-e' are masculine?

This is a great observation! 'Fase' is one of several Spanish nouns that come directly from ancient Greek, and these words often keep their original feminine gender, even though they break the general Spanish rule (like 'la crisis' or 'la tesis').