la última vez
/la ultima beθ/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "last time" is la última vez.
la última vez is used to refer to the most recent occasion that a particular event happened.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine article la (the), the feminine adjective última (last) and the feminine noun vez (time/occurrence).
Which one should you use?
While la última vez refers to the most recent occurrence, la vez pasada is a common alternative used to mean "the previous time" or "last time" in a temporal sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, la última vez can be replaced with la última ocasión.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vez is a feminine noun, the adjective último must take the feminine form última to agree with it. When using la última vez as a conjunction to introduce a clause, such as "the last time I saw him", you must add the word que after vez.
How do you pronounce it?
/la ultima beθ/
Did you know?
- The word vez comes from the Latin vicis, meaning 'change' or 'alternation'. This is the same root that gave English the word 'vice versa', which literally means 'the position being changed'.
- The word vez is used in Spanish to express turns in a game or sequence, reflecting its original meaning of 'alternation'.
- In Spanish, the word vez is used to form the common phrase de vez en cuando, meaning 'once in a while'. It describes a rhythmic alternation rather than a specific point in time.
Examples in context
- Ésta es la última vez.This is the last time.This sentence shows how to use la última vez to state that an instance is the final one.Tatoeba #536181 by Shishir, translation #56235 by CK
- Juro que es la última vez.I swear it's the last time.This sentence uses la última vez to express a vow regarding a final occurrence.Tatoeba #2413710 by marcelostockle, translation #2407152 by CK
- Esta no será la última vez.This won't be the last time.This sentence illustrates a prediction that a specific instance will not be the final one using la última vez.Tatoeba #4384935 by pchamorro, translation #2400093 by CK
- La última vez que visité Barcelona fue hace dos años.The last time I visited Barcelona was two years ago.
- La vez anterior que asistí a un concierto, me perdí en el camino.The last time I attended a concert, I got lost on the way.
- La última vez que fui al cine, vi una película de comedia muy divertida.The last time I went to the movies, I saw a very funny comedy film.
- La última vez que fuimos de vacaciones, pasamos una semana en la playa disfrutando del sol y el mar.The last time we went on vacation, we spent a week at the beach enjoying the sun and the sea.
- La vez pasada que salimos a cenar, probamos un nuevo restaurante italiano.The last time we went out for dinner, we tried a new Italian restaurant.
- La última ocasión que fuimos a Madrid, visitamos el Museo del Prado.The last time we went to Madrid, we visited the Prado Museum.
- La última ocasión que hablé con Marta, me contó sobre sus planes de viaje.The last time I talked to Marta, she told me about her travel plans.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a restaurant they visited previously.
- Lucía¿Te gustó la comida la última vez?Did you like the food last time?
- MateoSí, la comida estaba muy buena.Yes, the food was very good.
- LucíaMe alegra que te gustara, Mateo.I am glad you liked it, Mateo.
- MateoDeberíamos volver pronto.We should go back soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, vez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
