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'