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"Que" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "Que", and "period of time" is a phrase which is often translated as "período de tiempo". Learn more about the difference between "Que" and "period of time" below.
Que(
kweh
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behk
)An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
period of time(
pi
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ri
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ihd
uhv
taym
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. período de tiempo
Nina stayed with her brother for an extended period of time after her accident.Nina se quedó con su hermano durante un largo período de tiempo después de su accidente.
b. periodo de tiempo
George ate 20 tacos in a shorter period of time than it took me to eat two.George comió 20 tacos en un periodo de tiempo más corto de lo que me tardé en comer dos.
c. plazo de tiempo
We have a limited period of time to prepare for the presentation.Tenemos un plazo de tiempo limitado para preparar la presentación.
