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"Noon" in Spanish: mediodía
el mediodía
Noon in Spanish is el mediodía. It is masculine: el mediodía. Al mediodía means at noon.
How to pronounce mediodía: audio and sound guideLunch plans
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How to pronounce mediodía
Say it
meh-dyoh-DEE-ah
/meðjoˈdi.a/
meh-dyoh-DEE-ah. Stress DEE. Soft d. Keep all vowels.
"Noon" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el mediodía | noon / midday Around 12:00. | Around 12:00. |
| al mediodía | at noon When something happens. | When something happens. |
| cerca del mediodía | around noon Approximate midday. | Approximate midday. |
| antes del mediodía | before noon Morning deadline. | Morning deadline. |
| después del mediodía | after noon Early afternoon. | Early afternoon. |
How to use mediodía in real life
- 1Lunch plans
Comemos al mediodía.
We eat at noon.
Al mediodía for timing.
- 2Deadline
Entrega antes del mediodía.
Hand it in before noon.
Antes del mediodía.
- 3Weather
El mediodía está caluroso.
Noon is hot.
El mediodía as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with mediodía
Incorrect: La mediodía es temprano.
Correct: El mediodía es temprano.
Mediodía is masculine: el mediodía.
Incorrect: Nos vemos a mediodía.
Correct: Nos vemos al mediodía.
Use al mediodía with the article.
Good to know
Good to knowIn many Latin American cities, al mediodía sits near the main meal. Exact clock noon is las doce del mediodía.
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Choosing a meeting time
ChatPal
¿Les sirve el mediodía?
Does noon work for you?
You
Sí. Al mediodía estoy libre.
Yes. At noon I'm free.
ChatPal
Entonces al mediodía en el café.
Then at noon at the café.
You
Perfecto. Nos vemos allí.
Perfect. See you there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Noon" in Spanish
Is mediodía masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el mediodía.
How do I say at noon?
Al mediodía.
Is there an accent?
Yes: mediodía, stress on dí.
Noon or lunch?
Mediodía is midday. Lunch is el almuerzo.
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