Significado
Referring to the first part of the day.
Contexto cultural
The morning lasts until lunch, which is usually around 2:00 PM. This makes 'por la mañana' a very long period. It is very common to hear 'en la mañana' instead of 'por la mañana'. Both are understood, but 'en' is the local preference. Morning culture often revolves around 'mate'. People will say they drink mate 'por la mañana' as a social or solo ritual. The 'tinto' (small black coffee) is the essential 'por la mañana' drink for many Colombians.
The 'De' Rule
Always use 'de la mañana' when you mention a specific hour like 'las 9'.
Avoid 'En' in Spain
If you are in Madrid, stick to 'por' to sound more local.
Significado
Referring to the first part of the day.
The 'De' Rule
Always use 'de la mañana' when you mention a specific hour like 'las 9'.
Avoid 'En' in Spain
If you are in Madrid, stick to 'por' to sound more local.
Morning is long!
Remember that in Spanish culture, 'morning' can last until 2 PM.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition (por/de).
Tengo clase a las nueve ___ la mañana.
We use 'de' because a specific time (nueve) is mentioned.
Choose the most natural phrase for a daily habit in Spain.
___, siempre bebo un café.
'Por la mañana' is the standard way to describe a general time block in Spain.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: ¿Cuándo vas al gimnasio? Maria: Yo voy ____.
'Mañana por la mañana' means 'tomorrow morning'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Which phrase would you use to say 'I exercise every morning'?
The plural 'por las mañanas' indicates a recurring habit.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Por vs De
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTengo clase a las nueve ___ la mañana.
We use 'de' because a specific time (nueve) is mentioned.
___, siempre bebo un café.
'Por la mañana' is the standard way to describe a general time block in Spain.
Juan: ¿Cuándo vas al gimnasio? Maria: Yo voy ____.
'Mañana por la mañana' means 'tomorrow morning'.
Which phrase would you use to say 'I exercise every morning'?
The plural 'por las mañanas' indicates a recurring habit.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is perfectly correct and very common in Latin America.
'Mañana' usually means 'tomorrow', while 'la mañana' means 'the morning'.
The correct phrase is 'mañana por la mañana'.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations.
This is used in some regions (like Argentina/Uruguay) but is less common than 'por' or 'en'.
No, it can also mean 'the future' when used as 'el mañana'.
Usually at lunch time, which is 12-1 PM in LatAm and 2 PM in Spain.
Usually, 3 AM is 'por la madrugada'.
Use 'la' for a specific morning and 'las' for a recurring habit.
M-A-Ñ-A-N-A. Don't forget the tilde over the N!
Frases relacionadas
por la tarde
similarIn the afternoon
por la noche
similarAt night
por la madrugada
specialized formIn the early hours of the morning
mañana por la mañana
builds onTomorrow morning
