Miller Time
/miʝeɾ time/from spelling rules
The English phrase "miller time" is used in Spanish as Miller Time.
This phrase refers to a slogan used to describe the time when one should relax and drink a beer.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /miʝeɾ time/.
Did you know?
- While Miller Time focuses on the drink, a Spanish speaker might refer to the same period as la hora del vermut, a traditional social ritual of drinking vermouth and eating olives before lunch.
- If you use the word tiempo to describe your 'Miller Time' moment, you might accidentally sound like you are talking about the weather, as el tiempo means both 'time' and 'weather'.
- While 'Miller Time' is a brand reference, if you want to invite a friend for a beer in Spain, you might say una caña, referring specifically to a small glass of draught beer.
Example conversation
Two colleagues finishing their work day.
- MaríaFinalmente terminé todo mi trabajo.I finally finished all my work.
- AlejandroYo también, Alejandro ya está listo.Me too, Alejandro is already ready.
- MaríaEntonces, ¡es Miller Time!Then, it's Miller Time!
- AlejandroVamos por esas cervezas ahora.Let's go for those beers now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
