Tempo
English
Alternative forms
Etymology 1
Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporary.
Noun
Tempo (plural Tempos or Tempoes)
- (Quebec, automotive) A type of car shelter, a temporary kit-built prefabricated steel-framed high tunnel peaked hoop house with an impermeable translucent plastic fabric cover, and flap doors.
Coordinate terms
- car port
- garage
Translations
Etymology 2
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Proper noun
Tempo
- A female given name.
French
Alternative forms
Etymology
Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporaire.
Noun
Tempo m (plural Tempos)
- (Quebec, automotive) Tempo: A type of temporary car shelter
Hypernyms
- abri temporaire pour automobile
German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtɛmpo/, [ˈtʰɛmpʰo]
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: Tem‧po
Etymology 1
Noun
Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempi or Tempos)
- tempo, pace (rate, speed)
- Synonym: Geschwindigkeit
Declension
Declension of Tempo [neuter, strong]
Derived terms
- Höllentempo
- Schneckentempo (“snail's pace”)
- Schritttempo (“walking pace”)
- Tempolimit (“speed limit”)
Etymology 2
From Tempo, the trademarked name of a specific brand. Compare English kleenex.
Noun
Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempos)
- tissue (paper handkerchief)
- Synonyms: Taschentuch, Papiertaschentuch
Declension
Declension of Tempo [neuter, strong]