Temporaryo

temporary; provisional; occasional depending on contextadjective

Alternative meanings

Lasting only for a time, not permanent. It can describe temporary work, a temporary situation, a provisional solution, or something not meant to last.

Pronunciation

tem-poh-RAHR-yoh

Root and affixes

Borrowed and adapted from temporary/temporario. It contrasts with permanente. In Spanish, eventual can also mean possible or occasional, so context matters.

Variants or conjugations

temporaryo = temporary / provisional
temporaryong = temporary before a noun
panagsa = occasional / sporadic
posible = possible / potential
umalabot = future / coming
permanente = permanent

Related words and expressions

permanent
occasional
possible
future/coming
work/job
current/temporary
solution
contract

Meaning and usage notes

Use temporaryo when Spanish eventual means temporary or provisional, such as a temporary job. If eventual means possible, use posible. If it means occasional or sporadic, panagsa may fit better. Do not confuse it with English eventual, which often means final or happening in the end.