Spanish time units cover all the essential periods used in daily life, from the smallest unit, the second, to the longest common cycle, the year.
- A1 level: core vocabulary for seconds to years
- Used for scheduling, telling time, dating events, and more
Units of Time
| Spanish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| segundo | second | |
| minuto | minute | |
| hora | hour | Feminine: la hora |
| día | day | El día (masculine) |
| semana | week | |
| mes | month | |
| año | year |
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Second, minute, hour, week, month, and year are all Spanish time units.
Telling Time
- To tell time, use hora (hour) and minuto (minute).
- Exact hour: Es la una. / Son las dos.
- Minutes: Son las dos y diez. (2:10), Son las tres y media. (3:30)
Son las cuatro y cuarto
Days, Weeks, Months, Years
- Día (day) and semana (week) define shorter periods.
- Mes (month) and año (year) are used for calendars and long-term planning.
- Months of the year (just a few examples):
- enero (January)
- febrero (February)
- marzo (March)
The correct order is día (day), semana (week), mes (month), año (year).
Conclusion
Spanish time units are fundamental for communication and are used everywhere from casual conversation to formal schedules. Learning them helps you understand and participate in daily life effectively.
- Covers second to year: segundo, minuto, hora, día, semana, mes, año
- Essential for telling time, making plans, and understanding schedules
- Connects with calendar words (days of the week, months) for full context