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How to Say ‘And in the afternoons?’ in Mexican Spanish

¿Y en las tardes?

ee en lahs TAR-dehs

[ee en lahs TAR-dehs]

💬 Usage Tip: Starting with ¿Y...? lets you reuse the last question without repeating the verb. Try ¿Y usted? "And you?"

Phrase Breakdown

¿Y en

ee en

And in

This opens a follow-up question. Blend the two words: 'yen'.

Example

¿Y en tu casa?

And at your house?

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A conjunction used to join words or ideas.

Example

«Y» conecta «trabajo» y «vida personal».

“Y” connects “work” and “personal life.”

[en]

in / at

Used to show location.

Example

El valet está en la entrada principal hoy.

The valet is at the main entrance today.

las tardes?

lahs TAR-dehs

the afternoons?

'Tardes' means afternoons or early evenings. Stress 'TAR-des' and let your voice rise at the end.

Example

Descanso en las tardes.

I rest in the afternoons.

Words in this phrase

las

[lahs]

the

Plural definite article used with plural nouns like 'gracias.'

Example

"las" palabras de tu mensaje fueron muy profesionales.

The words in your message were very professional.

tardes

[TAR-dehs]

afternoons

Plural noun meaning afternoons; common in routines and schedules.

Example

Las tardes son ideales para una caminata corta.

Afternoons are ideal for a short walk.

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