le epoca

Definition & meaning

Epoca means era, epoch, or period: a span of time associated with particular events, characteristics, or developments.

It can also refer to a specific point in time, especially in historical or scientific contexts.

Grammar & Word origin

• Feminine noun: l’epoca; plural: le epoche.
• It comes from Greek epochḗ, meaning “a stopping point” or “fixed point in time,” through Latin.

Synonyms & antonyms

• periodo ↗ — a period of time; broader and more neutral than epoca.
• era ↗ — an era, often a long period defined by a major event or characteristic.
• età ↗ — an age or historical period, often named after a person or defining feature.

There is no direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

• all’epoca ↗ — at the time; back then.
• epoca storica ↗ — historical period.
• d’epoca ↗ — vintage or period, especially for objects from an earlier time.
• cambiare epoca ↗ — to enter a new era.