transición
transition
noun trahn-see-SYOHN Less Common
Origin: From Latin transitio, from transire (to cross over).
Usage Note
Transición has particular cultural weight in Spain, where la Transición (capitalised) refers specifically to the return to democracy after Franco's dictatorship (1975–1982). In general use it describes any passage or shift between states. The adjective is transitorio ('transitory, temporary').
Examples
"El país vivió una transición pacífica."
Natural Translation
The country experienced a peaceful transition.
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