quinquenio
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el quinquenio(
keeng
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keh
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. five-year period
La tasa de natalidad disminuyó considerablemente en el quinquenio pasado.The natality rate decreased significantly in the past five-year period.
b. quinquennium (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Se estima que las reparaciones tomarán al menos un quinquenio.It is estimated that the repairs will take at least a quinquennium.
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