Mañana (en. Tomorrow)

[maˈɲana]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Period of time that begins at dawn and ends at noon.
The meeting is tomorrow at ten.
La reunión es mañana a las diez.
The day after the current one.
Tomorrow is Friday.
Mañana es viernes.
Immediate future time.
I must finish the work tomorrow.
Debo terminar el trabajo mañana.

Etymology

From Latin 'maneana', which means 'related to the morning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see you tomorrow
A farewell expression that means one will see each other again the next day.
hasta mañana
in the morning
Reference to the hours from dawn until noon.
por la mañana
in the morning
Indicates that something will happen the next day.
de mañana

Related Words

dawn
Moment when the light of day begins to appear.
amanecer
early morning
Period of time between midnight and dawn.
madrugada

Slang Meanings

Refers to an unspecified moment in the future.
I'll do it tomorrow, which is what I always say.
Lo haré mañana, que es lo que siempre digo.
Used to postpone tasks.
Leave that for tomorrow.
Deja eso para mañana.