A2 Expression ニュートラル

Por la tarde.

In the afternoon.

意味

Referring to the middle part of the day.

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文化的背景

The 'tarde' is famously long, often lasting until 9:00 PM. This is due to the late lunch and the 'siesta' culture, which pushes the second half of the day later into the evening. In Mexico, you are much more likely to hear 'en la tarde' than 'por la tarde'. Both are understood, but 'en' is the local preference. Argentines often use 'a la tarde'. The 'merienda' (afternoon tea/snack) is a sacred ritual around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. Similar to Mexico, 'en la tarde' is very common. The afternoon is often a time for 'un tinto' (a small black coffee).

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The 8 PM Rule

In Spain, remember that 'por la tarde' lasts until about 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM. Don't say 'por la noche' too early!

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Specific Hours

Never use 'por' with a specific time. It's 'a las 3 de la tarde', not 'a las 3 por la tarde'.

意味

Referring to the middle part of the day.

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The 8 PM Rule

In Spain, remember that 'por la tarde' lasts until about 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM. Don't say 'por la noche' too early!

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Specific Hours

Never use 'por' with a specific time. It's 'a las 3 de la tarde', not 'a las 3 por la tarde'.

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Regional Fluency

If you are in Mexico, switch to 'en la tarde' to sound like a local instantly.

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The Merienda

If someone invites you for something 'por la tarde', expect a small snack (merienda) around 5-6 PM.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and article.

Estudio español _______ tarde.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: por la

We use 'por la' for general time periods in the afternoon.

Which sentence is correct for a specific time?

How do you say 'At 5:00 in the afternoon'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A las cinco de la tarde

Specific hours require the preposition 'de'.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: ¿Cuándo vas al gimnasio? María: __________, porque por la mañana trabajo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Por la tarde

María is talking about her general routine, so 'por la tarde' is the best fit.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to tell someone you will do something 'this afternoon' (specifically today).

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Esta tarde

'Esta tarde' is used for the current day's afternoon.

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Por vs De

General (Por)
Por la tarde In the afternoon
Specific (De)
A las 4 de la tarde At 4 in the afternoon

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and article. Fill Blank A1

Estudio español _______ tarde.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: por la

We use 'por la' for general time periods in the afternoon.

Which sentence is correct for a specific time? Choose A2

How do you say 'At 5:00 in the afternoon'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A las cinco de la tarde

Specific hours require the preposition 'de'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: ¿Cuándo vas al gimnasio? María: __________, porque por la mañana trabajo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Por la tarde

María is talking about her general routine, so 'por la tarde' is the best fit.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You want to tell someone you will do something 'this afternoon' (specifically today).

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Esta tarde

'Esta tarde' is used for the current day's afternoon.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from business to family.

Yes, it is the standard in Latin America, though 'por' is preferred in Spain.

Usually when the sun sets or when people have dinner (around 8-9 PM).

'Tarde' is a feminine noun in Spanish.

Use 'esta tarde' without the preposition 'por'.

'Tarde' is the time of day or 'late'. 'Atrasado' means 'behind schedule' or 'delayed'.

Usually, 1:00 PM is still 'mediodía' (midday). 'La tarde' starts after lunch, around 2:00 PM.

Yes, use the plural to talk about habits (e.g., 'I run in the afternoons').

No, time periods are not capitalized in Spanish unless they start a sentence.

It's a modern slang term for going out to bars in the afternoon.

Say 'ayer por la tarde'.

Yes, this is common in Argentina and Uruguay.

関連フレーズ

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por la mañana

contrast

in the morning

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por la noche

contrast

at night

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esta tarde

similar

this afternoon

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ayer por la tarde

builds on

yesterday afternoon

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tardeo

specialized form

afternoon partying

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