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plazo

deadline

noun PLAH-soh Less Common

Also means

instalment period

Usage Note

Plazo refers to a set span of time before which something must happen — a payment deadline, a legal term, or a delivery window. A corto/largo plazo means 'in the short/long term', a common phrase in business and political contexts.

Examples

"El plazo vence mañana."

Natural Translation

The deadline expires tomorrow.

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