Spanish Vocabulary for Time and Schedules

Vocabulary Terms

• el horario

  • Definition: the schedule

• ¿A qué hora…?

  • Definition: At what time…?

• a la, a los

  • Definition: at (for specific times, singular/plural)

• es

  • Definition: it is (used to indicate time)

• son

  • Definition: they are (used to indicate time for plural hours)

• las

  • Definition: the (feminine plural article for hour)

• y media

  • Definition: half past (indicates 30 minutes past the hour)

• y cuarto

  • Definition: quarter past (indicates 15 minutes past the hour)

Days of the Week

• lunes

  • Definition: Monday

• martes

  • Definition: Tuesday

• miércoles

  • Definition: Wednesday

• jueves

  • Definition: Thursday

• viernes

  • Definition: Friday

• sábado

  • Definition: Saturday

• domingo

  • Definition: Sunday

Time Expressions

• en la mañana
  • Definition: in the morning

Example Constructs

• Asking for Time:

  • Use the phrase ¿A qué hora…? to inquire about the time of an event.

• Stating the Time (Singular):

  • Use es followed by time, for example:
  • Es la una. (It is one o'clock.)

• Stating the Time (Plural):

  • Use son for hours that are more than one, for example:
  • Son las dos. (It is two o'clock.)

• Half Past: To indicate half past the hour, use y media, for example:

  • Es la una y media. (It is half past one.)

• Quarter Past: To indicate quarter past the hour, use y cuarto, for example:

  • Son las tres y cuarto. (It is quarter past three.)

Cultural Note

• The order of the days of the week and their names can be crucial for scheduling events in Spanish-speaking cultures. Make sure to use the correct article and terms when discussing any schedule topics.

Practical Application

• These time and schedule terms are essential for daily interactions, setting appointments, and planning events in a Spanish-speaking context. Understanding how to ask and describe time is foundational for effective communication in these settings.