Noun
/transˈkuɾso/
The word "transcurso" refers to the process or course of time, an event, or a situation occurring. It is often used to describe the passage of time or the duration of an event. In Spanish, it is a neutral term and can be found in both oral and written contexts, though it tends to appear more frequently in written forms and formal speech.
During the course of the meeting, important decisions were made.
El transcurso de los años ha cambiado mucho mi perspectiva de vida.
The passage of the years has changed my outlook on life a lot.
En el transcurso de la historia, hemos aprendido de nuestros errores.
The word "transcurso" can be part of several idiomatic expressions, often highlighting the passage of time or events.
Over the course of the years, we have experienced many changes.
Durante el transcurso de la vida
Durante el transcurso de la vida, uno aprende a valorar lo que realmente importa.
During the course of life, one learns to value what really matters.
En el transcurso de la jornada
En el transcurso de la jornada, vimos varias personas conocidas.
Over the course of the day, we saw several familiar faces.
A través del transcurso de los días
A través del transcurso de los días, la situación fue mejorando.
The term "transcurso" comes from the Latin "transcursus," referring to the act of running across or passing through. It is formed by the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" or "beyond" and the root "currere," which means "to run."