Telling Time in Spanish: A Guide to Time Expressions
Have you ever wondered how to tell time in Spanish? Let's practice together with some examples:
1. What does "El programa es a la una en punto." mean in English? (1:00)
2. How do you say "Son las once y veinte de la noche." in English? (11:20)
3. Can you translate "Son las dos y diez de la tarde." into English? (2:10)
4. What's the English equivalent of "Es la una menos diez."? (12:50)
5. How would you say "Son las dos y cuarto." in English? (2:15)
6. Translate "Son las tres y cinco." into English. (3:05)
7. What does "Son las ocho menos veinte de la mañana." mean in English? (7:40)
8. How do you say "Son las cuatro menos diez de la tarde." in English? (3:50)
9. Can you translate "La clase es a las ocho y cuarto." into English? (8:15)
10. What is the English translation of "Son las ocho y cinco."? (8:05)
Answers:
1. The program is at one o'clock.
2. It's twenty past eleven.
3. It's ten past two in the afternoon.
4. It is ten minutes to one.
5. It's a quarter past two.
6. It's five past three.
7. It's twenty to eight in the morning.
8. It's ten to four in the afternoon.
9. The class is at a quarter past eight.
10. It's eight o'five.
Explanation:
Telling time in Spanish can be a bit tricky, but with some practice, you'll get the hang of it. In Spanish, the hours are represented from one to twelve.
When it comes to minutes, "y cuarto" is used for 15 minutes, "menos cuarto" for 45 minutes, and "y media" for 30 minutes. Remember that "es la una" is a unique expression used for "it's one o'clock."
Here are some key phrases to help you tell time in Spanish:
- de la mañana - in the morning
- de la tarde - in the afternoon
- de la noche - in the evening/night
Practice these time expressions, and soon you'll feel confident telling time in Spanish!