temporal [ˈtempərəl]
temporal(
tehm
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puh
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ruhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (impermanent)
a. temporal
Our physical body is temporal, but our souls are eternal.Nuestro cuerpo físico es temporal, pero nuestras almas son eternas.
2. (grammar)
a. temporal
You may use a temporal adverb to indicate that an action is continues.Puedes usar un adverbio temporal para indicar que una acción sigue.
3. (anatomy)
a. temporal
The temporal lobe in the brain is in charge of functions such as speaking, hearing, and remembering.El lóbulo temporal del cerebro se encarga de funciones como el habla, el oído y la memoria.
temporal
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (power)
a. temporal, terrenal
2. (grammar)
a. temporal
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temporal(
tehm
-
poh
-
rahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (related to time)
a. temporary
Esta pasantía es temporal y termina a finales de agosto.This internship is temporary and finishes at the end of August.
b. provisional
Me han dado un permiso de conducir temporal que caduca en un mes.I got a provisional driver's license which expires in a month.
2. (religious)
a. temporal
Estudiamos el poder temporal de los papas en la clase de religión.We studied the temporal power of the popes in religion class.
3. (anatomy)
a. temporal
Los estudiantes de medicina aprendieron sobre el lóbulo temporal del cerebro.The medical students learned about the temporal lobe of the brain.
b. temporal bone
El hueso temporal es donde se encuentran las estructuras del órgano auditivo.The temporal bone is where the structures of the hearing organ are located.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (weather)
temporal
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (no permanente)
a. temporary
2. (del tiempo)
a. time
el factor temporalthe time factor
3. (anat & rel)
a. temporal
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
4. (tormenta)
a. storm
5. (anatomy)
a. temporal bone
temporal
adjective
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| temporal bone | el hueso temporal |
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| marcador temporal | time marker |
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