intermittent

happening or continuing for a short time and then stopping, starting again, etc.

intermitente, interrumpido

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations intermittent rain · intermittent supply

• The power cuts were intermittent.

  Los apagones eran intermitentes.

not permanent; lasting for a limited time only

temporal, provisional

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations intermittent employment · intermittent work

• She has had intermittent employment over the years.

  Ha tenido empleo intermitente durante los años.

occurring at regular intervals; periodic

periódico, cíclico

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations intermittent pain · intermittent attacks

• He suffers from intermittent headaches.

  Padece de dolores de cabeza intermitentes.