decade

a period of ten years

década, período de diez años

• the decade of the 1980s

Collocations a decade ago · in the early/mid/late 19xx decade

• The 1960s were a time of great change.

  Los años sesenta fueron una época de grandes cambios.

a period in history that is remembered as being important or special because something happened during it

década, período histórico importante

• the decade of the moon landings

Collocations a significant decade in history · the 20th century's most important decades

• The 1980s were a significant decade for technology.

  Los años ochenta fueron una década significativa para la tecnología.