Using A + la/las + [time] to say at what time something takes place in Spanish Flashcards

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A la/las [time]

A

At what time

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Voy al gimnasio a las diez y media.

A

I go to the gym at half past ten.

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Salgo de casa a las ocho en punto.

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I leave the house at eight o’clock precisely.

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Almuerzo siempre a las dos y cuarto.

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I always have lunch at quarter past two.

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A veces recojo a mi hermano a la una.

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Sometimes I collect my brother at one.

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Mi madre prepara el almuerzo a la una y media.

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My mum prepares lunch at half past one.

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Notice how “a” is always followed by the feminine definite article “las”.

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Note: When something takes place at any time involving one (1:00 or 13:00) the article takes the singular form “la”.

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  • ¿A qué hora vas a llegar a casa? - Voy a llegar a casa a las nueve.
A
  • What time are you coming home? - I am coming home at nine.
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