An occurrence, feature, or development that is typical of or symptomatic of the current period or prevailing social, cultural, or political conditions.
An indication that reflects broader changes or trends in society at the present time.
2.
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A sign or example used to express disapproval or regret about perceived negative changes in contemporary life.
A remark used to justify or explain a decline in standards or undesirable developments as characteristic of the current era.
Examples:
EN: A typical sign of the times.
ES: Es un signo típico de la época.
EN: - It's all right, Celia. It's a sign of the times.
ES: Es sólo un signo de los tiempos que vivimos.
EN: You'll also find a news story about the closing of the grand guignol. A sign of the times- the handwriting on the wall.
ES: Un signo de los tiempos, la escritura en la pared.
EN: It's progress! A sign of the times.
ES: Un signo del porvenir.
EN: Summary justice, sign of the times.
ES: Justicia sumarísima, es el signo de los tiempos.
EN: Must be a sign of the times.
ES: Son indicios de los tiempos que corren.
EN: He's not sympathetic, you say? It's a sign of the times.
ES: Los médicos hoy en día no son comprensivos.
EN: A sign of the times, right?
ES: Un símbolo de la época.
EN: -It's a sign of the times.
ES: -Una señal de los tiempos.
EN: A sign of the times?
ES: Son los tiempos que corren?
EN: Just a sign of the times in this wretched place.
ES: Es un signo de los tiempos, en este maldito lugar.
EN: The sign of the times.
ES: La consigna del momento.
EN: We not like the new buildings, but they are a sign of the times.
ES: Puede que no me gusten los nuevos edificios, pero son señal de cambio.