Afternoon in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'afternoon' is 'tarde', pronounced TAHR-deh (IPA: /ˈtaɾde/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: tardes).
Pronunciation: TAHR-deh
| Spanish | tarde |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | TAHR-deh · /ˈtaɾde/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | tardes |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'tarde'
- Buenas tardes, ¿cómo está usted?
Good afternoon, how are you? - ¿Estás libre esta tarde?
Are you free this afternoon? - Los sábados por la tarde vamos al cine.
On Saturday afternoons we go to the movies. - Ayer por la tarde llovió tanto que tuvimos que quedarnos en casa jugando juegos de mesa.
Yesterday afternoon it rained so much that we had to stay home playing board games.
Common Phrases with 'tarde'
- buenas tardes
good afternoon - por la tarde
in the afternoon - de la tarde
p.m. (with clock times)
How to Use 'tarde'
La tarde (feminine) covers roughly noon until sunset, often later than the English 'afternoon'. Don't confuse the noun with the adverb tarde (late): llegué tarde means 'I arrived late'. 'In the afternoon' is por la tarde; greeting: buenas tardes.
Regional note: In Spain, la tarde can stretch until 8 or 9 p.m., since dinner is late; in Latin America the evening switch to noche tends to happen earlier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Afternoon' in Spanish is 'tarde', pronounced TAHR-deh.
It is spelled t-a-r-d-e.
'Tarde' is feminine: you say 'la tarde'.
The plural of 'tarde' is 'tardes'.
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