`time` in Latin

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time

noun
- measurable period during events
  
  tempus
  
  Time passes quickly. — Tempus celeriter transit.
  
  hora
  
  What time is it? — Quae hora est?
- [idiomatic], a moment or occasion
  
  tempus [idiomatic]
  
  We had a great time. — Tempus optimum egimus.
  
  occasio [idiomatic]
  
  It was the perfect time to act. — Occasio perfecta erat ad agendum.
- [technical, sports], measured duration of an event
  
  tempus [technical, sports]
  
  His time in the race was fast. — Tempus eius in cursu celer fuit.
- [musical], rhythm or meter in music
  
  tempus [musical]
  
  The piece is in triple time. — Carmen est in tempore ternario.
- [legal], period of imprisonment
  
  tempus poenae [legal]
  
  He served his time in prison. — Tempus poenae in carcere egit.
- [military], scheduled moment for action
  
  tempus statutum [military]
  
  The attack began at the set time. — Impugnatio tempore statuto incepit.