período

/peˈɾiodo/ · B1 · noun · m

time period

⏳ Greek peri (around) + hodos (way): a trip around, one full lap of time

Same root as English period, perimeter and odometer. The written accent puts the stress on -rí-: pe-RÍ-o-do. It is masculine, el período, and the unaccented spelling periodo is also correct.

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