Spanish · Numbers & Time

Tarde

Afternoon / Evening

Beginnernoun

Definition

The time from noon until sunset.

Example

Nos vemos esta tarde.

See you this afternoon.

Etymology

The word 'tarde' comes from the Latin 'tardus', which means late. It has maintained its meaning related to the time of day in Spanish.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the afternoon or evening, 'tarde' is common in daily conversations and literature.

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