When learning Spanish, it’s important to know how to tell time. Here are some basic time expressions in Spanish:
1. ¿Qué hora es? – What time is it?
2. Son las… – It is… (use “son” for plural hours)
3. Es la… – It is… (use “es” for singular hours)
4. De la mañana – In the morning
5. De la tarde – In the afternoon
6. De la noche – In the evening/night
Common Time Phrases
Here are some common time phrases that you can use in Spanish:
1. A la una – At one o’clock
2. A las dos – At two o’clock
3. A la una y media – At one thirty
4. A las cuatro y cuarto – At four fifteen
5. A las seis menos cuarto – At quarter to six
6. A las ocho en punto – At eight o’clock sharp
Time Conversion Chart
Below is a time conversion chart that shows the equivalent time in Spanish and English:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | Medianoche |
| 1:00 AM | La una de la madrugada |
| 12:00 PM | Mediodía |
| 1:00 PM | La una de la tarde |