How to Say ‘On Friday at half past nine, yes, but only on the terrace.’ in Spain Spanish
El viernes a las nueve y media sí, pero solo en terraza.
ehl BYEHR-nes ah lahs NWEH-beh ee MEH-dyah see PEH-roh SOH-loh en teh-RRAH-thah
[ehl BYEHR-nes ah lahs NWEH-beh ee MEH-dyah see PEH-roh SOH-loh en teh-RRAH-thah]
Phrase Breakdown
El viernes
ehl BYEHR-nes
On Friday
A day with 'el' means 'on that day'.
El viernes salimos.
On Friday we're going out.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
viernes
[BYEHR-nes]
Friday
Day of the week; with 'el' means on that Friday.
Nos vemos el viernes.
See you on Friday.
a las nueve y media sí,
ah lahs NWEH-beh ee MEH-dyah see
at nine thirty, yes,
The stressed 'sí' confirms that this time is available.
Mañana sí, hoy no.
Tomorrow yes, today no.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
at
Preposition used to say at what time something happens.
Reservo a las nueve.
I'm booking for nine.
las
[lahs]
the (for hours)
Feminine plural article used before clock times.
Comemos a las tres.
We eat at three.
nueve
[NWEH-beh]
nine
The number 9.
Mesa para las nueve.
Table for nine o'clock.
y
[ee]
and; past (when telling time)
In clock times, 'y' adds minutes after the hour, like 'past'.
Son las dos y diez.
It's ten past two.
media
[MEH-dyah]
half (past)
With times, 'y media' means thirty minutes past.
A las ocho y media.
At half past eight.
sí
[see]
yes
Adverb meaning 'yes'; used to confirm or agree.
Si te interesa la oferta, responde 'Sí' con confianza.
If the offer interests you, answer 'Yes' confidently.
pero solo en terraza.
PEH-roh SOH-loh en teh-RRAH-thah
but only on the terrace.
'Pero' adds a condition or limitation.
Hay sitio, pero solo en la barra.
There's room, but only at the bar.
Words in this phrase
pero
[PEH-roh]
But
Used to introduce a contrast.
Quería ir, pero no podía.
I wanted to go, but I couldn't.
solo
[SOH-loh]
only
Adverb meaning only or just.
Solo quiero un café.
I only want a coffee.
en
[en]
in; at
A preposition used to place something in a context, time, or location.
En este evento, hablo con varias empresas.
At this event, I speak with several companies.
terraza
[teh-RRAH-thah]
terrace / outdoor seating
Outdoor area of a bar or restaurant.
Cenamos en la terraza.
We had dinner on the terrace.
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