Using A + la/las + [time] to say at what time something takes place in Spanish Flashcards
1
Q
A la/las [time]
A
At what time
2
Q
Voy al gimnasio a las diez y media.
A
I go to the gym at half past ten.
3
Q
Salgo de casa a las ocho en punto.
A
I leave the house at eight o’clock precisely.
4
Q
Almuerzo siempre a las dos y cuarto.
A
I always have lunch at quarter past two.
5
Q
A veces recojo a mi hermano a la una.
A
Sometimes I collect my brother at one.
6
Q
Mi madre prepara el almuerzo a la una y media.
A
My mum prepares lunch at half past one.
7
Q
Notice how “a” is always followed by the feminine definite article “las”.
A
Note: When something takes place at any time involving one (1:00 or 13:00) the article takes the singular form “la”.
8
Q
- ¿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.
