Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Tiempo y Duración

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to antecede

[Verbo]

to happen or come before something else in a sequence, order, or arrangement

anteceder

Ex: Economic indicators that reliably antecede recessions help forecasters predict downturns .Los indicadores económicos que **preceden** de manera confiable a las recesiones ayudan a los pronosticadores a predecir las caídas.

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antecedent

[Sustantivo]

something that comes before another in time

antecedente, precursor

Ex: Economic decline was an antecedent of the unrest .El declive económico fue un **antecedente** del disturbio.

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belated

[Adjetivo]

happening or arriving much later than it should have

tardío, retrasado

Ex: The company issued a belated response to the customer complaints .La empresa emitió una respuesta **tardía** a las quejas de los clientes.

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coeval

[Adjetivo]

existing or occurring in the same era

contemporáneo, coetáneo

Ex: The coeval development of technology and society transformed daily life.El desarrollo **coetáneo** de la tecnología y la sociedad transformó la vida diaria.

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ephemeral

[Adjetivo]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

efímero

Ex: The artist 's work was meant to be ephemeral, designed to vanish with the tide .El trabajo del artista estaba destinado a ser **efímero**, diseñado para desaparecer con la marea.

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extant

[Adjetivo]

existing despite being extremely old

existente

Ex: Researchers are studying an extant species of fish that dates back millions of years .Los investigadores están estudiando una especie **existente** de pez que se remonta a millones de años.

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interregnum

[Sustantivo]

a period between two reigns, governments, or leaderships when normal authority is absent

interregno, período de interregno

Ex: Political uncertainty marked the interregnum after the prime minister 's death .La incertidumbre política marcó **el interregno** tras la muerte del primer ministro.

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inveterate

[Adjetivo]

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

crónicamente

Ex: Jane 's inveterate tendency to procrastinate often led to last-minute rushes to meet deadlines .La tendencia **inveterada** de Jane a procrastinar a menudo llevaba a carreras de último minuto para cumplir con los plazos.

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abiding

[Adjetivo]

enduring for a prolonged priod

duradero, perdurable

Ex: The old oak tree stood as an abiding symbol of strength and resilience.El viejo roble se alzaba como un símbolo **perdurable** de fuerza y resiliencia.

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juncture

[Sustantivo]

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

coyuntura

Ex: She knew that this juncture in her career would determine her future success .Ella sabía que este **momento** en su carrera determinaría su éxito futuro.

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forthwith

[Adverbio]

without any hesitation or waiting, often used in legal or formal contexts

inmediatamente, sin demora

Ex: Please resolve the issue forthwith to avoid further complications .Por favor, resuelva el problema **inmediatamente** para evitar más complicaciones.

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on the dot

[Frase]

exactly at a time that is expected or decided upon

Ex: She had left the office at 5:00 PM on the dot when her colleague called with an urgent request.

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evanescent

[Adjetivo]

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

evanescente

Ex: As the mist rose in the morning light, its evanescent quality created a magical atmosphere in the forest.A medida que la niebla se elevaba en la luz de la mañana, su cualidad **evanescente** creaba una atmósfera mágica en el bosque.

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incipient

[Adjetivo]

starting to develop, appear, or take place

incipiente

Ex: They took action to prevent the incipient crisis from escalating .Tomaron medidas para evitar que la crisis **incipiente** se agravara.

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propinquity

[Sustantivo]

the state of being near something or someone

propincuidad

Ex: Propinquity to nature gave her a sense of peace and tranquility during her morning walks .La **proximidad** a la naturaleza le dio una sensación de paz y tranquilidad durante sus caminatas matutinas.

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red-letter day

[Sustantivo]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

día memorable, día de gloria

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Durante ese período, cada día se sentía como un **día memorable** mientras hacían un progreso significativo hacia sus metas.

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under the wire

[Frase]

completing or achieving something just before a deadline

Ex: She had submitted the proposal just under the wire when they announced the deadline extension.

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truncated

[Adjetivo]

shortened in length or time, ending earlier than expected

acortado, truncado

Ex: The ceremony was truncated to fit the schedule.La ceremonia fue **truncada** para ajustarse al horario.

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bout

[Sustantivo]

a short duration or episode during which a particular activity or event occurs

episodio, periodo

Ex: The team went through a tough bout of training to prepare for the upcoming championship .El equipo pasó por un **período** duro de entrenamiento para prepararse para el próximo campeonato.

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brevity

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being fleeting or short-lived

brevedad

Ex: Her success , though brilliant , was marked by brevity.Su éxito, aunque brillante, estuvo marcado por la **brevedad**.

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nascent

[Adjetivo]

newly started or formed, and expected to further develop and grow

naciente

Ex: Despite being nascent, the company has attracted significant interest from investors.A pesar de ser **naciente**, la empresa ha atraído un interés significativo de los inversores.

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