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    Mediodía (en. Noon)

    /meðjoˈði.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The hour of the day that is approximately in the middle between morning and afternoon.
    We will meet at noon to have lunch.
    Nos reuniremos a mediodía para almorzar.
    Time around 12 o'clock in the day.
    Noon is the best time to rest.
    El mediodía es el mejor momento para descansar.
    Moment of the day that is considered a rest period in many cultures.
    At noon, many offices allow for a break.
    A mediodía, muchas oficinas permiten un descanso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'medius' meaning 'middle' and 'diēs' meaning 'day'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at noon
    Indicates the time around 12 o'clock in the day.
    a mediodía
    to spend noon
    Refers to how time is spent during that part of the day.
    pasar el mediodía
    summer noon
    Refers to the time of year when the day is longest.
    mediodía de verano

    Related Words

    early morning
    Time that elapses from midnight until dawn.
    madrugada
    afternoon
    The part of the day that follows noon.
    tarde
    morning
    The part of the day that precedes noon.
    mañana

    Slang Meanings

    Mealtime.
    Let's go at 12, it's lunchtime.
    Vamos a las 12, es la hora del mediodía.
    Resting moment.
    At noon, everyone relaxes for a while.
    A mediodía, todos se relajan un rato.