tarde
afternoon/evening, late
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈtaɾðe/
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Cultural Note
The Spanish 'tarde' encompasses both afternoon and early evening (roughly 2 PM to 9 PM), much longer than in English. 'Buenas tardes' is used as a greeting from lunch until dinner time. The tarde is when Spaniards take their paseo (evening stroll), run errands, or enjoy a merienda (afternoon snack). It's prime couple time in Spanish culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Pasamos la tarde juntos paseando por el barrio.
We spent the afternoon together walking around the neighborhood.
No llegues tarde a cenar.
Don't be late for dinner.