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How to Say ‘In the afternoon we're all tired.’ in Spain Spanish

Por la tarde estamos todos cansados.

por lah TAR-deh ehs-TAH-mohs TOH-dohs kahn-SAH-dohs

[por lah TAR-deh ehs-TAH-mohs TOH-dohs kahn-SAH-dohs]

Phrase Breakdown

Por la tarde

por lah TAR-deh

In the afternoon

This sets the time, so pause slightly after it.

Example

Por la tarde descanso.

In the afternoon I rest.

Words in this phrase

Por

[por]

in (time of day)

Used with parts of the day: 'por la tarde' = in the afternoon.

Example

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.

Example

«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.

Example

Tras intercambiar contactos, digo Que tengas una buena tarde.

After exchanging contacts, I say have a good afternoon.

estamos todos cansados.

ehs-TAH-mohs TOH-dohs kahn-SAH-dohs

we are all tired.

'Cansados' is plural to agree with 'todos'.

Example

Estamos todos contentos.

We're all happy.

Words in this phrase

estamos

[ehs-TAH-mohs]

we are

First person plural indicating state or condition.

Example

Estamos cansados después del trabajo.

We are tired after work.

todos

[TOH-dohs]

all

Masculine plural of 'todo', meaning everyone or all of us.

Example

Todos queremos terminar pronto.

We all want to finish soon.

cansados

[kahn-SAH-dohs]

tired

Masculine plural adjective describing a state, used with 'estar'.

Example

Los chicos están cansados.

The boys are tired.

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