Yesterday in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'yesterday' is 'ayer', pronounced ah-YEHR (IPA: /aˈʝeɾ/). It is an A1-level adverb, so its form never changes.
Pronunciation: ah-YEHR
| Spanish | ayer |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-YEHR · /aˈʝeɾ/ |
| Part of speech | adverb |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'ayer'
- Ayer fue mi cumpleaños.
Yesterday was my birthday. - ¿Qué hiciste ayer?
What did you do yesterday? - Ayer llovió toda la tarde.
Yesterday it rained all afternoon. - Ayer por la noche cenamos en un restaurante nuevo que abrieron cerca de nuestra casa.
Last night we had dinner at a new restaurant that opened near our house.
Common Phrases with 'ayer'
- ayer por la noche
last night - anteayer
the day before yesterday - no nací ayer
I wasn't born yesterday
How to Use 'ayer'
Ayer is an invariable adverb and pairs naturally with the preterite tense: ayer comí, ayer fui. Combine it with parts of the day: ayer por la mañana/tarde/noche. 'The day before yesterday' is anteayer (or antier in much of Latin America).
Regional note: Antier instead of anteayer is very common in Mexico and other parts of Latin America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Yesterday' in Spanish is 'ayer', pronounced ah-YEHR.
It is spelled a-y-e-r.
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