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vez

time; occasion

noun BEHS Common
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Origin: From Latin vicis ('turn, occasion').

Usage Note

Vez is the Spanish word for a countable instance of time, distinct from tiempo (uncountable time) and hora (clock time). It forms essential phrases: a veces ('sometimes'), de vez en cuando ('from time to time'), otra vez ('again'), a la vez ('at the same time'). Its plural veces shows the regular -z → -ces spelling change.

Examples

"He estado aquí muchas veces."

Natural Translation

I have been here many times.

Literal Translation

I-have been here many times

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