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"Afternoon" in Spanish: tarde
la tarde
Afternoon in Spanish is la tarde. It is feminine: la tarde. Por la tarde means in the afternoon. Buenas tardes is the greeting.
Greeting
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How to pronounce tarde
Say it
TAR-deh
/ˈtaɾde/
TAR-deh. Stress TAR. Soft d. Clear final eh.
"Afternoon" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la tarde | the afternoon / early evening From midday until nightfall. | From midday until nightfall. |
| por la tarde | in the afternoon When something happens. | When something happens. |
| esta tarde | this afternoon Later today. | Later today. |
| buenas tardes | good afternoon Greeting after midday. | Greeting after midday. |
| de la tarde | in the afternoon (o'clock) Las tres de la tarde. | Las tres de la tarde. |
How to use tarde in real life
- 1Greeting
Buenas tardes.
Good afternoon.
Tardes is plural in the greeting.
- 2Plans
Nos vemos por la tarde.
We'll see each other in the afternoon.
Por la tarde for timing.
- 3Clock time
Son las cuatro de la tarde.
It's four in the afternoon.
De la tarde marks p.m.
Mistakes English speakers make with tarde
Incorrect: El tarde es caluroso.
Correct: La tarde es calurosa.
Tarde is feminine: la tarde.
Incorrect: Buenas tardes a vosotros.
Correct: Buenas tardes a ustedes.
Latin America uses ustedes, not vosotros.
Good to know
In much of Latin America, buenas tardes starts after lunch and can stretch toward dusk. Then people switch to buenas noches.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting after lunch
ChatPal
Buenas tardes. ¿Cómo están?
Good afternoon. How are you?
You
Buenas tardes. Bien, gracias.
Good afternoon. Well, thanks.
ChatPal
¿Quedamos esta tarde?
Shall we meet this afternoon?
You
Sí. Por la tarde estoy libre.
Yes. In the afternoon I'm free.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in Spanish
Is tarde masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la tarde, una tarde.
How do I say in the afternoon?
Por la tarde.
When do I say buenas tardes?
After midday until evening.
Tarde also means late?
Yes. Context tells afternoon from late.
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