What is the Spanish word for "period"?

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

English

period

Spanish

período

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Alternative translations of "period"

menstruación
época

Examples of how to use "period" in Spanish

English
This was a difficult period in my life.
Spanish
Este fue un período difícil en mi vida.
English
The class ends after the second period.
Spanish
La clase termina después del segundo período.
English
This trial lasted a long period.
Spanish
Este juicio duró un largo período.
English
Please wait for a short period.
Spanish
Por favor, espera un corto período.
English
Her sentence needs a period at the end.
Spanish
Su oración necesita un punto al final.

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