lustro (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Lustro is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/lus.tɾo/

Translation Options into English

• Lustrum
• Five-year period

Meaning and Usage

Lustro refers to a period of five years. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in academic writing, reports, or historical records. It is less common in everyday conversation, making it more prevalent in written texts than in oral speech.

Frequency of Use

The term is relatively specialized and is used infrequently in everyday Spanish, primarily appearing in historical, academic, or formal discussions.

Example Sentences

1. El lustro pasado fue uno de los más exitosos para la empresa.

2. "The past five-year period was one of the most successful for the company."

3. Durante cada lustro, se realizan auditorías para evaluar el progreso.

4. "During each lustrum, audits are conducted to assess progress."

5. El lustro que viene será decisivo para implementar los nuevos cambios.

6. "The coming five-year period will be crucial for implementing the new changes."

Idiomatic Expressions

While "lustro" itself may not be commonly found in idiomatic expressions, some phrases may reference the concept of a five-year period or the passing of time:

1. En un lustro, la ciudad ha cambiado mucho.

2. "In five years, the city has changed a lot."

3. No puedo creer que haya pasado un lustro desde que nos vimos por última vez.

4. "I can't believe that five years have passed since we last saw each other."

5. Es importante hacer una revisión cada lustro para mantener la calidad.

6. "It's important to do a review every five years to maintain quality."

7. Nos hemos propuesto un nuevo objetivo para el próximo lustro.

8. "We have set a new goal for the next five-year period."

9. Al final de cada lustro, se presentan resultados ante el comité.

10. "At the end of each five-year period, results are presented to the committee."

Etymology

The word lustro comes from the Latin term lustrum, which referred to a purification ceremony held every five years in ancient Rome. The term developed in its use over time to signify a five-year period.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: quinquenio (quinquennium), periodo de cinco años

Antonyms: no hay un antónimo directo, pero se puede considerar términos que describan periodos más cortos o más largos de tiempo (por ejemplo, año, década).