No. 506 in Spanish
periodo
"Periodo" in Spanish means "period" in English, referring to a span of time or a punctuation mark (.).
In a sentence
El periodo de descanso fue corto.
The rest period was short.
The word 'periodo' in this sentence is used to refer to a duration or span of time during which a specific activity or state occurs.
Esto marca el fin de un periodo fructífero en su carrera.
This marks the end of a fruitful period in their career.
Here, 'periodo' indicates a distinctive phase or chapter within a longer timeline or series of events.
Ese periodo histórico es crucial para entender nuestra cultura.
That historical period is crucial for understanding our culture.
In this case, 'periodo' refers to a specific era or segment of historical time relevant for a detailed understanding of the topic.
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