temporal

temporary

adjective noun tehm-poh-RAHL Less Common

Also means

stormy

Usage Note

Temporal as an adjective means temporary or time-limited (contrato temporal). As a masculine noun, el temporal means a storm or spell of bad weather — a completely different meaning. The adverb is temporalmente; the false-friend 'temporal' in English (relating to time or the temple of the head) is temporal in Spanish too, so context is essential.

Examples

"Tiene un contrato temporal de seis meses."

Natural Translation

She has a six-month temporary contract.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

El or La? Spanish Noun Gender Rules Made Simple

El or la? Spanish noun gender is ~99% readable off the word's ending. Learn the o/a defaults, LONERS, feminine endings, and the handful of rebels to memorize.

June 3, 2026 7 min read

SpanishNow

Mexican Spanish Slang Every Traveler Should Know

Mexican Spanish slang decoded for travelers: what güey, mande, órale, and ahorita really mean, who you can safely say them to, and how rude each one is.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Accent Marks: 3 Rules for Every Word

A Spanish word needs an accent mark in just three cases: it breaks the default stress, it's a homophone, or a weak vowel splits off. Here are all three rules.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

How to Memorize Spanish Vocabulary Fast (That Sticks)

Memorize Spanish vocabulary fast with a 15-minute daily loop: spaced repetition, frequency-first words, and example-sentence cards that actually stick.

June 9, 2026 6 min read