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Scene illustrating a Spain Spanish-language basic time conversation

Key Phrases

Hoy

Today

¿Qué hora es?

What time is it?

Son las tres y media de la tarde

It is three thirty in the afternoon

Skills You'll Learn

Understanding daily time references

Comprensión de referencias temporales diarias

Asking for the current time

Preguntar la hora actual

Telling the time in Spanish

Decir la hora en español

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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Hoy

oy

Today

💬 Remember, no 'H' sound here! It's a silent letter in many Spanish words.

🇪🇸 In Spain, people often keep track of their plans closely, as social events and gatherings are an essential part of daily life.

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Mañana

mah-nyah-nah

Tomorrow / morning

💬 Double meaning alert! Context will tell you if it's tomorrow or morning.

🇪🇸 Breakfast in Spain can be surprisingly light, often just coffee and a pastry like a croissant or a 'churro'.

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📅🔜🌞

Pasado mañana

pah-sah-doh mah-nyah-nah

Day after tomorrow

💬 Think of it like saying 'past tomorrow' to help remember.

🇪🇸 In Spanish culture, being punctual for social events isn't always strictly enforced, unlike business meetings.

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Ayer

ah-yehr

Yesterday

💬 'Ye' sounds like 'yeah', not 'eye'.

🇪🇸 Spaniards often reminisce and discuss the past during evening gatherings, paired with tapas and drinks.

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Hora

oh-rah

Hour

💬 Remember that 'h' is silent in Spanish.

🇪🇸 Meal times in Spain are later than in many countries; lunch might be around 2 PM, and dinner not until 9 PM or later.

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Minuto

mee-noo-toh

Minute

💬 Sounds like English 'minute', but with a more pronounced 'oo' sound.

🇪🇸 Spaniards are animated in conversation, often emphasizing their points with hand gestures.

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⏱️

Segundo

seh-goon-doh

Second

💬 Not only time, but also can mean 'second' as in sequence! It's versatile.

🇪🇸 Time is valued differently in Spain, with a focus on living in the moment and enjoying life.

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🌙

Noche

noh-cheh

Night

💬 The 'ch' is pronounced like chewing; think 'nachos'.

🇪🇸 Spanish nightlife is famous worldwide, with a vibrant culture of bars, clubs, and social gatherings that often last till dawn.

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🌤️

Tarde

tar-deh

Afternoon

💬 Sounds like 'tar-day'.

🇪🇸 'La siesta' is a cherished tradition. Though not everyone practices it today, it's synonymous with a break or rest in the afternoon.

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