What is the Spanish word for "temporary"?

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

English

temporary

Spanish

temporal

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Alternative translations of "temporary"

provisional
transitorio
momentáneo
efímero

Examples of how to use "temporary" in Spanish

English
This is just a temporary setback.
Spanish
Esto es solo un contratiempo temporal.
English
The store has a temporary sale this week.
Spanish
La tienda tiene una oferta temporal esta semana.
English
She found a temporary job at the cafe.
Spanish
Ella encontró un trabajo temporal en el café.
English
They set up a temporary shelter after flooding.
Spanish
Montaron un refugio temporal después de la inundación.
English
This badge gives you temporary access to the building.
Spanish
Esta insignia te da acceso temporal al edificio.

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