How do you say "Around nine o'clock." in Spain Spanish?

"Around nine o'clock." in Spain Spanish is "Sobre las nueve.". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

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How to Say ‘Around nine o'clock.’ in Spain Spanish

Q: What does "Sobre las nueve." mean in English?

"Sobre las nueve." means "Around nine o'clock." in English. Usage tip: With times, Spanish normally uses the article: [las nueve], [la una]. So [sobre las nueve] is literally [around the nine], and the same pattern works in [a las diez].

Sobre las nueve.

SOH-breh lahs NWEH-beh

[SOH-breh lahs NWEH-beh]

💬 Usage Tip: With times, Spanish normally uses the article: [las nueve], [la una]. So [sobre las nueve] is literally [around the nine], and the same pattern works in [a las diez].

Phrase Breakdown

Sobre

[SOH-breh]

around / about

Used to give an approximate time rather than an exact one.

Example

La reserva sería Sobre las nueve. si todavía tienen mesas libres.

The reservation would be around nine if they still have free tables.

Las nueve.

lahs NWEH-beh

nine o’clock.

Refers to the time nine o’clock; with sobre, it means approximately nine.

Example

Son las nueve.

It’s nine o’clock.

Words in this phrase

las

[lahs]

the

Plural article used in telling time.

Example

Llegaremos Sobre las nueve. porque salimos tarde del trabajo.

We will arrive around nine because we leave work late.

nueve

[NWEH-beh]

nine

Refers to nine o'clock in this phrase.

Example

Sobre las nueve. suele empezar el turno de cena más tranquilo.

Around nine the quieter dinner seating usually starts.

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