temporalmente
“temporalmente” means “temporarily” in Spanish (meaning something lasts for a limited time).
temporarily
Also: for the time being, provisionally
📝 In Action
La biblioteca está cerrada temporalmente por reformas.
A2The library is temporarily closed for renovations.
Estamos viviendo temporalmente con mis padres mientras buscamos piso.
B1We are living with my parents temporarily while we look for an apartment.
El acceso a la página web ha sido suspendido temporalmente.
B2Access to the website has been temporarily suspended.
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: temporalmente
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'The park is temporarily closed'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
Formed from the adjective 'temporal' (meaning related to time) and the suffix '-mente' (which creates adverbs). The root comes from the Latin 'tempus,' meaning time.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'temporalmente' ever change to 'temporalmenta' for feminine nouns?
No. Words ending in '-mente' are adverbs and they never change their ending, regardless of whether you are talking about a man, a woman, or a group.
Is 'temporalmente' different from 'provisionalmente'?
They are very similar! However, 'temporalmente' usually refers to time duration (it's short), while 'provisionalmente' often refers to a temporary plan or fix until a better one is found.
Is it okay to use 'por ahora' instead?
Yes! 'Por ahora' is more casual and common in daily conversation, while 'temporalmente' is more common in writing and formal announcements.