vez
/ˈbeθ/
The Spanish word vez translates to 'time' in English.
The noun vez is primarily used to mean 'time'. It appears in several common expressions: * una vez: used to mean 'once' or 'one time'. * otra vez: used to mean 'again' or 'another time'. * esta vez: meaning 'this time'. * a la vez: meaning 'at the same time'. * por última vez: meaning 'for the last time'. * una y otra vez: meaning 'again and again'. * de vez en cuando: an idiomatic expression meaning 'from time to time' or 'occasionally'. * a su vez: meaning 'in turn' or 'on the other hand'. * tal vez: a common way to say 'maybe' or 'perhaps'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of vez is veces.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of vez is /ˈbeθ/.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word vez is a close relative of the English word 'vice versa', which comes from the same Latin root meaning 'change' or 'alternation'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase una vez más is used as a rhythmic bridge in salsa and Latin jazz music to signal a repeat of a section.
- While English uses 'time' for both duration and frequency, Spanish often distinguishes between tiempo for duration and vez for frequency or occurrences.
Examples in context
- Esta es la primera vez que visito este museo tan impresionante.This is the first time I'm visiting such an impressive museum.
- He visto esa película muchas veces.I have seen that movie many times.
- Me apetece ir a la playa cinco veces este verano.I feel like going to the beach five times this summer.
- Lo hice una vez.I did it once.
- Tal vez sea verdad.Maybe it is true.
- Otra vez, por favor.One more time, please.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a movie at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Ya viste esa película?Have you seen that movie yet?
- SofíaSí, la vi una vez.Yes, I saw it once.
- AlejandroEs muy buena, ¿verdad?It is very good, right?
- SofíaSí, me gustó mucho.Yes, I liked it a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
