How to Say ‘On time’ in Mexican Spanish
A tiempo
ah tee-EHM-poh
[ah tee-EHM-poh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, being on time matters for work, appointments and buses. For social gatherings at someone's home, arriving 20–30 minutes late is normal, and showing up exactly on time can catch the host unprepared.
Phrase Breakdown
A
[ah]
at
Used to show a point in time or place.
Nos conocimos a las cinco.
We met at five o'clock.
tiempo
[tee-EHM-poh]
time
Refers to the other person’s time, attention, or availability.
Gracias por compartir tu "tiempo" conmigo después de la conferencia.
Thank you for sharing your time with me after the conference.
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