temporal

BrE /ˈtɛmpərəl/ AmE /ˈtɛmpərəl/

adjective en → es

1 TIME [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to a particular period of time, especially the present or recent past

temporal, de tiempo

  • a temporal change

Collocations temporal changes · temporal effects

  • There have been some temporary changes in the company's management.

    Ha habido algunos cambios temporales en la gestión de la empresa.

2 PHYSICAL [attributive] C1

relating to time as a physical thing that exists in the universe, rather than just being an idea or concept

temporal, físico en relación al tiempo

  • a temporal dimension

Collocations temporal dimensions · temporal aspects

  • Scientists are exploring the idea of a fourth spatial-temporal dimension.

    Los científicos están explorando la idea de una cuarta dimensión espaciotemporal.

3 RELIGIOUS [attributive] C1

relating to the world and its problems, rather than to heaven or spiritual matters

temporal, secular

  • a temporal authority

Collocations temporal authorities · temporal concerns

  • The church has both spiritual and temporal responsibilities.

    La iglesia tiene tanto responsabilidades espirituales como temporales.