How to Say ‘I have a table free at half past nine, yes.’ in Spain Spanish
A las nueve y media tengo hueco, sí.
ah laz NWEH-beh ee MEH-dyah TEN-goh WEH-koh see
[ah laz NWEH-beh ee MEH-dyah TEN-goh WEH-koh see]
💬 Usage Tip: hueco literally means "gap" or "hole", but it's the everyday way to say there's a free slot or table. You'll hear no tengo hueco for "we're full".
Phrase Breakdown
A las nueve y media
ah laz NWEH-beh ee MEH-dyah
At half past nine
The time comes first for emphasis. Run 'A las' together as 'a-las', and link 'nueve y media' smoothly.
A las nueve y media abrimos.
We open at half past nine.
Words in this phrase
A
[ah]
at
Used before times to say when something happens.
A las diez cerramos.
At ten we close.
las
[laz]
The
A definite article to specify particular entities.
Las casas son bellas.
The houses are beautiful.
nueve
[NWEH-beh]
nine
The number 9.
Tengo mesa a las nueve.
I have a table at nine.
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
With time, 'y media' means half past.
Son las tres y media.
It's half past three.
tengo hueco, sí.
TEN-goh WEH-koh see
I have a free slot, yes.
'Tener hueco' is everyday Spanish for having space or availability. 'Hueco' sounds like 'WE-ko', and the 'h' is silent. The final 'sí' confirms the answer.
¿Tienes hueco mañana?
Do you have a free slot tomorrow?
Words in this phrase
tengo
[TEN-goh]
I have
First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.
Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.
I am available on Friday afternoon.
hueco
[WEH-koh]
free slot; space
Colloquially, an available opening or gap.
No tengo hueco hasta el lunes.
I have no free slot until Monday.
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.
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