How to Say ‘At eight’ in Mexican Spanish
A las ocho
ah lahss OH-cho
[ah lahss OH-cho]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple time-telling phrase in Spanish.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Dinner time often starts later in Mexico than in other countries.
Phrase Breakdown
A
[ah]
At
Used to specify time.
La reunión es a las ocho.
The meeting is at eight.
las
[lahss]
The
Definite article used in specific references.
A las seis vamos al restaurante.
At six we are going to the restaurant.
ocho
[OH-cho]
Eight
The number after seven.
El evento empieza a las ocho.
The event starts at eight.
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