Noun (feminine)
/inteɾiˈniðað/
Interinidad refers to a temporary or provisional period in a job or position, often filling in for someone who is absent or while a permanent replacement is being sought. The term is commonly used in contexts like employment, education, and government roles. It conveys a sense of a non-permanent, transitional state, which can be common in bureaucratic and academic settings.
The word "interinidad" is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, frequently appearing in discussions about job vacancies, staffing, and administrative processes.
La interinidad del maestro terminó y ahora hay un docente permanente.
(The teacher's interim position has ended, and now there is a permanent teacher.)
Durante la interinidad en la dirección, se implementaron varios cambios importantes.
(During the interim leadership, several important changes were implemented.)
La interinidad en la administración pública ha generado muchas críticas.
(The interim status in the public administration has generated a lot of criticism.)
Although "interinidad" itself is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, there are several expressions related to temporary or transitional states that involve the concept of being provisional or interim.
Example: Ella está en interinidad mientras se elige a un nuevo director.
(She is in an interim position while a new director is chosen.)
"Paso provisional" - Temporary step.
Example: El paso provisional de sus funciones se llevó a cabo sin complicaciones.
(The temporary step of her duties was carried out without complications.)
"Carta de interinidad" - Interim letter.
The word interinidad originates from the Latin word interim, which means "meanwhile" or "in the meantime." The suffix "-idad" is used in Spanish to form nouns that denote a quality or state. Hence, "interinidad" translates to the state of being interim or temporary.
Synonyms: - Temporalidad (temporality) - Provisionalidad (provisionality)
Antonyms: - Permanencia (permanence) - Estabilidad (stability)