la vez

Definition & meaning

The word vez refers to a specific occurrence, an instance, or a turn in a sequence of events. It is a fundamental term used to count how many times an action has happened or to denote a recurring situation.

• Instance or occurrence: Used to mark a single time something takes place. For example, "Fui una vez a España" (I went to Spain one time).
• Turn: Used to indicate a person's rightful time to perform an action. For example, "Es tu vez de hablar" (It is your turn to speak).
• Multiplication: Used in mathematical contexts to denote multiplication, equivalent to "times" in English. For example, "Dos veces dos son cuatro" (Two times two is four).

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is a feminine noun. It is irregular in its plural form, changing to veces?.
• Word origin: It derives from the Latin word vicis, which means "change," "turn," or "succession."

Synonyms & antonyms

• Synonyms:

  • Ocasión?: Used to refer to a specific opportunity or instance.
  • Momento?: Can be used when referring to a specific point in time.
  • Turno?: Used specifically when referring to a turn in a sequence.
  • Etapa?: Sometimes used when referring to a phase or a repeat event.

• Antonyms: There is no direct single-word antonym for vez?, as it serves as a measure of frequency or sequence rather than an opposite state. However, in the context of "turn," one could conceptually contrast it with "constancia" (constancy) or "continuidad" (continuity), implying a lack of distinct breaks or turns.