reloj
clock, watch
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/reˈlox/
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Cultural Note
The most famous clock in Spain is the one at Madrid's Puerta del Sol, which broadcasts the New Year's Eve countdown nationally. The phrase 'contra reloj' (against the clock) is used for time pressure. Note the unusual plural: 'relojes.'
📝 Example Sentences
El reloj de la Puerta del Sol marca las doce.
The clock at Puerta del Sol strikes twelve.
Se me paró el reloj y llegué tarde.
My watch stopped and I arrived late.