noun

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BrE /taɪm/ AmE /taɪm/

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1 TIME [uncountable] A1

the period during which something happens or exists; the length of a particular event, activity, etc.

tiempo, duración

  • a long/short time

Collocations save time · waste time

  • It takes a long time to learn a language.

    Tarda mucho tiempo en aprender un idioma.

2 SCHEDULE [countable] A2

a particular moment or period when something is planned to happen; an arrangement for doing something at a particular time.

hora, cita, reunión

  • at what time?
  • on schedule

Collocations set a time · miss a time

  • What time does the meeting start?

    ¿A qué hora empieza la reunión?

3 LIFE [uncountable] B1

the period between a person's birth and death; life.

vida, existencia

  • in one's time

Collocations make the most of your time · enjoy every moment of your life

  • He lived a long and happy life.

    Vivió una larga y feliz vida.

4 HISTORY [uncountable] B1

the period during which something existed or happened; the past, present, or future.

época, período histórico

  • in ancient/modern times

Collocations ancient times · modern times

  • The Romans built many roads in ancient times.

    Los romanos construyeron muchas carreteras en tiempos antiguos.

5 SPORT [countable] B2

the period during which a sports event or competition takes place.

partido, encuentro, competencia

  • in the final/last minute of time

Collocations play a game to time · end a match on time

  • The team won in extra time.

    El equipo ganó en tiempo extra.

6 MONEY [uncountable] B2

the amount of money that is needed to buy something; the cost or price of something.

precio, costo

  • at a high/low time

Collocations set a time for an item · reduce the time of something

  • The car is on sale at a very good time.

    El coche está en venta a un muy buen precio.

7 MOMENT [countable] B2

a particular moment or occasion; an opportunity to do something.

oportunidad, momento

  • take the time to do sth

Collocations make good use of your time · seize an opportunity

  • It's a great time to start a new job.

    Es un gran momento para empezar un nuevo trabajo.

8 QUANTITY [uncountable] C1

the amount of something; the size or extent of something.

cantidad, medida

  • a large/small time

Collocations measure a quantity · estimate the amount

  • The company has a huge time of resources.

    La empresa tiene una gran cantidad de recursos.