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la cuenta regresiva
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. countdown
Comienza la cuenta regresiva: cinco, cuatro, tres, dos, uno, ¡cero!The countdown begins: five, four, three, two, one, zero!
2. (figurative) (period of time leading to an event)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. countdown
Estamos ya en la cuenta regresiva para la Navidad, y todo el mundo anda como loco comprando regalos.It's now the countdown to Christmas, and everyone's buying presents like crazy.
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