How to Say ‘Around eight in the evening’ in Mexican Spanish
A eso de las ocho de la noche
ah EH-soh deh lahs OH-choh deh lah NOH-cheh
[ah EH-soh deh lahs OH-choh deh lah NOH-cheh]
Phrase Breakdown
A eso de las ocho
ah EH-soh deh lahs OH-choh
Around eight o'clock
This gives an approximate time. Say it in one smooth flow.
Cenamos a eso de las ocho.
We have dinner around eight.
Words in this phrase
A
[ah]
At
Used to indicate specific time or place.
'A' qué hora vienes?
'At' what time are you coming?
eso
[EH-soh]
that (around)
In 'a eso de', it means 'at about' a time.
Llego a eso de las tres.
I arrive at around three.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition that links nouns, often meaning “of” or “about.”
En «cultura de trabajo», «de» conecta las dos ideas.
In “work culture,” “de” connects the two ideas.
las
[lahs]
the
Plural definite article used with plural nouns like 'gracias.'
"las" palabras de tu mensaje fueron muy profesionales.
The words in your message were very professional.
ocho
[OH-choh]
eight
The number following seven and preceding nine.
Nos reuniremos a las ocho hoy.
We will meet at eight today.
de la noche
deh lah NOH-cheh
in the evening
This specifies p.m., at night.
Cierran a las once de la noche.
They close at eleven p.m.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
in
Used with times of day: 'de la noche' = in the evening.
Son las diez de la mañana.
It's ten in the morning.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».
The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”
noche
[NOH-cheh]
night / evening
Refers to nighttime; in Mexico, en la noche means at night or in the evening.
En la noche dejó de funcionar el boiler.
At night the boiler stopped working.
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