temporada
“temporada” means “season” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
season
Also: spell, period
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La próxima temporada de fútbol comienza en agosto.
A2The next football season begins in August.
Esta es la última temporada de mi serie favorita.
A2This is the final season of my favorite series.
Durante la temporada de lluvias, necesitamos paraguas.
B1During the rainy season, we need umbrellas.
stay
Also: time spent
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Pasamos una temporada maravillosa viviendo en España.
B1We spent a wonderful time living in Spain.
Durante su temporada en el hospital, aprendió a tejer.
B2During her stay at the hospital, she learned to knit.
Me gustaría ir al campo y quedarme allí por una larga temporada.
B1I would like to go to the countryside and stay there for a long period of time.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'temporada' to talk about the time of year?
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The word comes from the Latin word *tempus*, meaning 'time' or 'period.' It was formed by adding the suffix *-ada*, which indicates a duration or the result of an action, directly referring to a defined period of time.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'temporada' interchangeable with 'estación'?
No, generally not. 'Estación' refers to the four climate seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter). 'Temporada' refers to specific, activity-defined periods, like a TV season, a sports season, or tourist high/low season.
How do I say 'season finale'?
You would say 'el final de la temporada' or 'el último episodio de la temporada'.