en mi tiempo libre
/en mi tjempo libɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "in my spare time" is translated into Spanish as en mi tiempo libre.
This phrase is used to describe activities done when one is not working or studying.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of en (in), mi (my), tiempo (time) and libre (free).
Which one should you use?
While 'spare time' is the English equivalent, the Spanish phrase literally translates to 'in my free time'.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, tiempo libre is often spent in sobremesa, the custom of staying at the table talking with others long after a meal has finished.
- The word tiempo shares the same ancient root as the English word 'temperature'. Both come from a word meaning 'to stretch', referring to the stretch of a period of time or a stretch of heat.
- Spanish uses the word ocio as a formal or technical noun for 'leisure' or 'spare time', but tiempo libre is the common choice for daily speech.
Examples in context
- Lo hago en mi tiempo libre.I do this in my spare time.This sentence shows how to use en mi tiempo libre to describe an action.Tatoeba #6741078 by arh, translation #9230332 by CK
- En mi tiempo libre toco la guitarra.I play the guitar in my spare time.This sentence uses en mi tiempo libre to describe playing an instrument.Tatoeba #621972 by Leono, translation #266091 by CK
- Me encanta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.I love reading books in my spare time.This sentence uses en mi tiempo libre to express a hobby or preference.Tatoeba #12156762 by Lukespamla, translation #12156756 by Lukespamla
- En mi tiempo libre, disfruto leyendo novelas clásicas.In my spare time, I enjoy reading classical novels.
- Cuando tengo tiempo libre, suelo dedicarlo a la pintura.When I have free time, I usually spend it on painting.
- En mis ratos libres, me gusta ver series en Netflix.In my spare time, I enjoy watching series on Netflix.
- Cuando no estoy ocupado/a, juego videojuegos con mis amigos.When I'm not busy, I play video games with my friends.
- En mi tiempo libre, suelo practicar yoga para relajarme.In my spare time, I usually practice yoga to relax.
- Cuando tengo tiempo libre, me gusta escuchar música clásica.When I have free time, I enjoy listening to classical music.
- En mis ratos libres, me encanta salir a pasear por el parque.In my spare time, I love going for walks in the park.
- En mi tiempo libre, disfruto aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra.In my spare time, I enjoy learning to play the guitar.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are chatting about their hobbies.
- María¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre, Daniel?What do you do in your spare time, Daniel?
- DanielSuelo caminar por el parque en mi tiempo libre.I usually walk through the park in my spare time.
- María¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero pintar cuadros.That's great! I prefer painting pictures.
- DanielEso suena muy relajante, María.That sounds very relaxing, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, libre, mi, tiempo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
