
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
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.
See breakdown →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'.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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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