See also: tempo and tempó

English

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Etymology 1

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Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporary.

Noun

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Tempo (plural Tempos or Tempoes)

  1. (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.
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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Proper noun

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Tempo

  1. A female given name.

French

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Etymology

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Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporaire.

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Tempo m (plural Tempos)

  1. (Quebec, automotive) Tempo: A type of temporary car shelter

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German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtɛmpo/, [ˈtʰɛmpʰo]
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  • Hyphenation: Tem‧po

Etymology 1

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Borrowed from Italian tempo.

Noun

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Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempi or Tempos)

  1. tempo, pace (rate, speed)
    Synonym: Geschwindigkeit
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Etymology 2

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From Tempo, the trademarked name of a specific brand. Compare English kleenex.

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Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempos)

  1. tissue (paper handkerchief)
    Synonyms: Taschentuch, Papiertaschentuch
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Further reading

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  • Tempo” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Tempo” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Tempo” in Duden online