Time: B2 Spanish vocabulary

20 Spanish words about time at B2 level. Each entry links to the full meaning, a real example sentence, and usage notes written for English speakers.

• próximoadjectivenext, forthcoming — immediately following in time or order
• inmediatoadjectiveimmediate — occurring at once, without delay; also: nearest in time or space
• previoadjectiveprevious, prior — existing or occurring before; earlier
• continuoadjectiveongoing, continuous — happening or continuing without interruption
• eranounera, age — a long and distinct historical or cultural period
• extensiónnounextension, prolongation
• actualadjectivecurrent, present — existing or happening now
• constanteadjectiveconstant — persistently recurring or uninterrupted
• anualadjectiveannual, yearly — occurring once a year or covering a period of one year
• contemporáneoadjectivecontemporary — of the present era; also: existing at the same time as another
• regularadjectiveregular — occurring at fixed intervals or following a consistent pattern
• posterioradjectivesubsequent, later — coming after something in time or order
• urgenteadjectiveurgent — requiring immediate attention or action
• anteriormenteadverbformerly, previously — in the past; at an earlier time
• sobrevivir (a)verbto survive
• vida útilnounlifetime, lifespan — the duration of a person's or thing's active existence
• ocasiónnounoccasion — a particular time or event; a suitable opportunity
• ritmonounpace, rhythm — the speed at which something happens; a regular beat
• períodonounperiod — a length of time; a distinct stage in a sequence of events
• términonounterm, period — a fixed duration; a technical word; 'en términos de' = in terms of; 'los términos del acuerdo'