How to Say ‘In the afternoon’ in Spain Spanish
Por la tarde
por lah TAR-deh
[por lah TAR-deh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain la tarde stretches until about 8–9pm, so it covers what English speakers would call the evening as well.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
in (time of day)
Used with parts of the day: 'por la tarde' = in the afternoon.
Por la tarde voy al gimnasio.
In the afternoon I go to the gym.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
tarde
[TAR-deh]
afternoon
The part of the day after midday; often used in polite farewells.
Tras intercambiar contactos, digo Que tengas una buena tarde.
After exchanging contacts, I say have a good afternoon.
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