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English → Español · 08

Setting the time and making appointments

For one o'clock, use 'Es la una', and for two o'clock or later, use 'Son las...'. For appointments, add 'a las...'. 'mañana' can mean 'tomorrow' or 'morning', depending on context.

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Examples

01

¿Qué hora es?

What time is it?

02

Son las tres.

It's three o'clock.

03

¿A qué hora abren?

What time do you open?

04

Abrimos a las nueve.

We open at nine o’clock.

05

Nos vemos mañana a las diez.

Let's meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow.

06

Perdón por llegar tarde.

I apologize for being late.

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It's three o'clock.

Son las tres.

We open at nine o’clock.

Abrimos a las nueve.

I apologize for being late.

Perdón por llegar tarde.

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01What does “¿Qué hora es?” mean?
02What does “¿A qué hora abren?” mean?
03What does “Nos vemos mañana a las diez.” mean?

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