time

a period of time, often measured in hours or days

tiempo, período

• take some time to do something

Collocations spend time with someone · save time by doing something

• It takes a lot of time to learn a new language.

  Tarda mucho tiempo aprender un nuevo idioma.

the measurement of the passing of days, hours, minutes, etc.

tiempo, hora

• what time is it?
• at this time

Collocations time of day · right now

• What time does the meeting start?

  ¿A qué hora empieza la reunión?

an occasion or opportunity to do something

oportunidad, ocasión

• have time for something

Collocations take the time to do something · make time for someone

• I don't have much time for hobbies.

  No tengo mucho tiempo para los pasatiempos.

the age of a person or thing

edad, antigüedad

• in my time

Collocations time has passed · the time of day

• In my time, things were very different.

  En mi tiempo, las cosas eran muy diferentes.

a particular situation or set of circumstances

situación, circunstancia

• at this time

Collocations the right/wrong time to do something · a good/bad time for someone

• This is not the right time to make a decision.

  No es el momento adecuado para tomar una decisión.

an occasion when people meet for a particular purpose

cita, reunión

• make time

Collocations set a time to meet · have a good time

• We need to set a time to discuss this.

  Necesitamos fijar una hora para discutir esto.

the rhythm of music or a dance

ritmo, tempo

• keep time

Collocations set the time for something · in time with someone/something

• The band kept good time throughout the concert.

  La banda mantuvo un buen ritmo durante todo el concierto.

a device for measuring or showing time, such as a clock or watch

reloj, cronómetro

• set the time

Collocations timepiece · stopwatch

• He set the time on his watch.

  Él ajustó la hora en su reloj.