Definitions
- Describing a product or item that has reached its expiration date and is no longer valid or usable. - Referring to a document or license that has expired and is no longer legally valid. - Talking about a subscription or membership that has lapsed and is no longer active.
- Describing a product or item that has reached its expiration date and is no longer safe or effective to use. - Referring to a document or license that has passed its validity period and is no longer legally recognized. - Talking about a subscription or membership that has ended because the time period has elapsed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe something that has reached the end of its validity or usefulness.
- 2Both refer to items, documents, or licenses that are no longer valid or recognized.
- 3Both can be used to talk about products, documents, or subscriptions that have passed their expiration or validity dates.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Caduca is more commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, while expired is more commonly used in English-speaking countries.
- 2Formality: Expired is generally considered more formal than caduca.
- 3Connotation: Caduca is neutral in connotation, while expired can sometimes imply negligence or carelessness in allowing something to expire.
- 4Verb form: Caduca is used as a verb in Spanish, while expired is used as an adjective or past tense verb in English.
Remember this!
Caduca and expired are synonyms that describe something that has reached the end of its validity or usefulness. They can be used to talk about products, documents, or subscriptions that have passed their expiration or validity dates. However, caduca is a Spanish word and is more commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, while expired is an English word and is more commonly used in English-speaking countries. Additionally, expired is generally considered more formal and can sometimes imply negligence or carelessness.
