Prepositions of TIME in Spanish

The time prepositions in Spanish they are those that do reference to the passing of time. For example: I studied a lot during the week. "During" would be a prep. of time. In a Teacher we tell you.

The prepositions in Spanish they go before a phrase or a phrase and serve as a link to relate that phrase (which we call a term) with other words. The relationship that it poses with the phrases that it unites is what will make us identify the category of each preposition. These can be of cause, company, manner, place, time, instrument, etc.

In this lesson from a PROFESSOR we want to go a little deeper into this subject, so that you can understand it correctly. That is why we are going to explain in detail what are prepositions of time and how they work within sentences.

Index

1. What are the prepositions of time in Spanish? simple definition
2. What are the prepositions of time in Spanish?
3. Examples of prepositions of time
4. Prepositions of time exercise
5. Answers to the prepositions of time exercise

The time prepositions are words used to indicate timing, duration, or frequency of an action, in relation to time. These prepositions help us in the texts to situate events, actions or situations and fit them within a time frame.

For example: I study hard during week.

In unProfesor we discover the different types of prepositions in spanish because, in addition to those of time, there are other varieties such as place, quantity, etc.

In Spanish, the following prepositions are used at specific times to refer to the Temporary location of an action. We talk about the hours, the days, the months and the years:

• To talk about the hours, "a" (at 11) is used.
• To talk about the parts of the day, "por" (in the morning) is used
• To talk about the years, months and seasons of the year, "en" is used (in 2010, in May, in summer).

You must bear in mind that with the days of the week and the dates, no preposition is used in Spanish, only the definite article "el". For example: Monday, September 9

If we talk about the periods of timeIn Spanish we use different prepositions and they are the following:

• To describe the time period in which an action will take place, we use the preposition "in" (In an hour).
• To talk about the duration of an action, we use "during" (for a year).
• To indicate the temporary start of an action, use "from"(since 2015).
• To indicate the amount of time that has elapsed, "since"(for four years).
• To indicate the end or time limit of an action, use "until" (until six).
• To describe a period of time with a start and an end, you can use "of" and "to" (from 10 to 12) or "from" and "until" (from 10 to 12).
• To talk about the time between two points, we use "between"(between 10 and 12).

Let's get you some eExamples of sentences that contain a preposition of time, so you can see how this part of speech works when we introduce it in its context. We have indicated the preposition of time in bold to make it easier for you to recognize it:

• Within ten minutes / in We will take a ten minute break for a coffee.
• Before class, I always do my homework.
• I will travel to Madrid within few days / in few days.
• I shower before have breakfast.
• By I don't like to drive at night.
• After the exam, I will go to the cafeteria with my classmates.
• Luis always goes to the movies by the afternoon
• I like to take a long walk on the beach by the mornings.
• Every day, after dinner, I put the dishes in the dishwasher.
• My grandfather takes a long nap of 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. / from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
• ¿TO What time is the basketball game on TV?
• My uncle lives in Switzerland for half a year, of June to December / from June until December.
• During the week I get up to 7:30 a.m. because I start work to 8.30 a.m.
• I was very happy during my childhood.
• TO noon I have an hour free to eat.
• Isabel was angry because she was during twenty minutes on the street waiting for a taxi.
• On Saturdays I get up about 10:00 a.m. / aroundof 10:00 a.m.
• My brother always goes skiing in Christmas vacations.
• What time did you go to bed last night? -I'm not sure; would about 11:30 p.m. /aroundof 11.30 a.m.
• In summer, we usually do many excursions through the coastal towns.

The time has come to put into practice all the theory you have learned in the previous sections. We propose some phrases that have gaps and you should complete them with one of the prepositions What have you learned before?

• (...) spring I love going to the mountains
• What do you like to do (...) on vacation?
• Marisa goes to the gym on Mondays, (...) 6:00 p.m. (...) 7:30 p.m.
• (...) What time do we meet on Saturday to study?
• I prefer to stay (...) in the afternoon.
• My husband finishes work (...) at 7:00 p.m. and gets home (...) at 8:00 p.m.
• The film is going to start (...) half an hour.
• You have to listen (...) to give an opinion.
• Schools close (...) summer.
• My children eat at school (...) noon.

In this section you will find the answers to the previous exercise, so that you can see if the solution you have given was correct or if, on the contrary, you need to take a look at the theory of this lesson again.

• In spring I love going to the mountains
• What do you like to do in / during your vacations?
• Marisa goes to the gym on Mondays, of 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• ¿TO What time do we meet on Saturday to study?
• I prefer to stay by the afternoon.
• my husband just worked to 7:00 p.m. and come home to 8:00 p.m.
• the movie is about to start in / within half an hour.
• you have to listen before opine.
• schools close in summer.
• My children eat at school to noon.

Now you know what the prepositions of time in spanish and how they are used correctly in the texts. If you want to continue learning more about the secrets of our language, do not hesitate to consult the grammar and linguistics section, where we will accompany you on this journey through learning the Castilian.

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