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temporal
temporal
[Adjetivo]

not lasting forever

temporal

temporal

Ex: He realized the joys of childhood are temporal and soon fade away. 
to temporize

to delay or avoid making a decision to gain time

tratar de ganar tiempo

tratar de ganar tiempo

Ex: She temporized her response to give herself a moment to think. 
to foreordain

to plan something before it happens

predestinar

predestinar

Ex: Some believe that our paths are foreordained, meaning they're set before we even start. 
foreordination
foreordination
[Sustantivo]

(theology) divine preordaining or predetermination of events or outcomes before they occur

predeterminación

predeterminación

Ex: Some believe in foreordination, thinking that our destinies are pre-decided. 
foresail
foresail
[Sustantivo]

the first piece of fabric used on a boat or ship to catch the wind and help it move

trinquete

trinquete

Ex: They got a new foresail because the old one was torn. 
to foresee
to foresee
[Verbo]

to know or predict something before it happens

prever

prever

Ex: Despite all their planning, they didn't foresee the power outage during the event. 
foreshore
foreshore
[Sustantivo]

the area of the beach that lies between the highest and lowest points reached by the tide

costa afuera

costa afuera

Ex: Fishermen often set up their rods along the foreshore. 
foresight
foresight
[Sustantivo]

careful planning or provision made for the future

adivinación

adivinación

Ex: Her foresight in saving money ensured she could retire comfortably. 
to forestall

to stop something from happening by acting ahead of time

prevenir

prevenir

Ex: She took painkillers to forestall a migraine. 
to foretell

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

predecir

predecir

Ex: She said her grandmother had the ability to foretell when someone was about to visit. 
forethought
forethought
[Sustantivo]

thinking ahead to avoid problems or harm

previsión

previsión

Ex: With a little forethought, she packed an umbrella and avoided getting wet. 
to benefice

a job in the Church that comes with property and money in exchange for looking after the people

otorgar una ganancia

otorgar una ganancia

Ex: John received a benefice, so now he lives in the church house and gets paid for his duties. 
beneficial
beneficial
[Adjetivo]

having a positive effect or helpful result

beneficioso

beneficioso

Ex: Taking breaks during work is beneficial for productivity. 
beneficiary
beneficiary
[Sustantivo]

a person who receives money or benefits

beneficiario

beneficiario

Ex: When buying life insurance, make sure to name a beneficiary who will receive the payout. 
to benefit
to benefit
[Verbo]

to help or be useful

beneficiar

beneficiar

Ex: Wearing sunscreen benefits your skin in sunny weather. 
benefactor
benefactor
[Sustantivo]

a person who gives money or support to help others

benefactor

benefactor

Ex: The charity thanked its generous benefactor at the annual gala. 
benediction
benediction
[Sustantivo]

a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance

bendición

bendición

Ex: The priest offered a benediction at the end of the ceremony. 
benevolent
benevolent
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: The benevolent old man would often buy lunch for strangers at the local cafe. 
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