lifespan

S2 W2

BrE /ˈlaɪf.spæn/ AmE /ˈlaɪf.spæn/

noun en → es

1 LIFE DURATION [singular] B1

the length of time that a person or animal lives; the average age at which members of a particular group die

esperanza de vida, duración de la vida

  • a lifespan of something

Collocations lifespan of a species · human lifespan

  • The average human lifespan is now over 80 years.

    La esperanza de vida humana ahora supera los 80 años.

2 PRODUCT DURATION [singular] B2

the length of time that a product or material is expected to last before it needs replacing or repairing

vida útil, duración del producto

  • a lifespan of something

Collocations lifespan of a battery · lifespan of an appliance

  • The lifespan of this model is estimated at five years.

    Se estima que la vida útil de este modelo es de cinco años.