la una y diez de la tarde
/la una i djeθ de la taɾde/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "one ten pm" is said as la una y diez de la tarde.
This phrase is used to express the time ten minutes after one in the afternoon. To specify the time of day rather than using a 24-hour clock format, the phrase de la tarde is used to mean "in the afternoon."
What does it mean word for word?
The component y diez literally means "and ten", which is the standard way to add minutes to the hour in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
When stating the time, Spanish speakers almost always include the article la before the hour, unlike English speakers who often say just "one ten".
How do you pronounce it?
/la una i djeθ de la taɾde/
Did you know?
- The word tarde is closely related to the English word 'tardy', as both originate from the Latin 'tardē' meaning 'slowly' or 'late'.
- While la una y diez is used for 1:10, Spanish speakers switch to the plural las for every other hour of the day, such as las dos y diez for 2:10.
- Depending on the region, the phrase de la tarde may start as early as noon or not begin until the sun begins to set.
Examples in context
- Tengo una cita a la una y diez de la tarde.I have an appointment at one ten pm.
- El tren sale a la una y diez de la tarde.The train leaves at one ten pm.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are checking the time before a lunch meeting.
- Alejandro¿Qué hora es ahora, Elena?What time is it now, Elena?
- ElenaEs la una y diez de la tarde.It is one ten pm.
- Alejandro¡Qué tarde es! Tenemos que irnos.How late it is! We have to go.
- ElenaTienes razón, vamos.You are right, let's go.
