What is the Spanish word for "countdown"?

Learn how to say "countdown" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

countdown

Spanish

cuenta regresiva

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Alternative translations of "countdown"

cuenta atrás

Examples of how to use "countdown" in Spanish

English
The final countdown has begun.
Spanish
La cuenta regresiva final ha comenzado.
English
The countdown to the party begins now.
Spanish
La cuenta regresiva para la fiesta empieza ahora.
English
She watched the countdown on her phone.
Spanish
Ella miró la cuenta regresiva en su teléfono.
English
We heard the countdown before the launch.
Spanish
Escuchamos la cuenta regresiva antes del lanzamiento.
English
A loud countdown made everyone excited.
Spanish
Una cuenta regresiva fuerte hizo que todos se emocionaran.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "countdown" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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