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How to Say ‘For two, at eight.’ in Mexican Spanish

Para dos, a las ocho.

pah-rah dohs ah lahs OH-choh

[pah-rah dohs ah lahs OH-choh]

💬 Usage Tip: Clock times take a las plus the number: a las nueve "at nine". The one exception is one o'clock, which is singular: a la una.

Phrase Breakdown

Para dos,

pah-rah dohs

For two,

This tells them how many people. In fast speech it often sounds like 'pa-ra-DOS'.

Example

Una mesa para dos.

A table for two.

Words in this phrase

Para

[pah-rah]

for

Used to indicate the purpose or destination.

Example

Este regalo es para ti.

This gift is for you.

dos

[dohs]

Two

'Dos' is a cardinal number meaning two.

Example

Tengo dos hermanos.

I have two brothers.

a las ocho.

ah lahs OH-choh

at eight.

This gives the time. Link the words: 'a-las-O-cho'.

Example

El concierto empieza a las ocho.

The concert starts at eight.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

at / to

The preposition used before a person as a direct object.

Example

Mira a papá. A veces llora de emoción.

Look at dad. Sometimes he cries with emotion.

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.

ocho

[OH-choh]

eight

The number 8; with 'las' it tells the hour.

Example

Cenamos a las ocho.

We have dinner at eight.

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