Tarde (en. Afternoon)

/ˈtaɾ.ðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Time between noon and night.
In the afternoon, I like to relax and read a book.
En la tarde, me gusta descansar y leer un libro.
Moment or period after an event.
The afternoon of the event was very pleasant.
La tarde del evento fue muy agradable.
Afternoon as a temporal concept.
We'll see each other in the afternoon to have coffee.
Nos veremos en la tarde para tomar café.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tardis', which means 'slow' or 'late'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sooner or later
Indicates that something will happen at some point.
tarde o temprano
in the afternoon
Referring to activities that take place during that period.
en la tarde
Sunday afternoon
It refers to the afternoon of a Sunday, generally a time for relaxation.
tarde de domingo

Related Words

early
Before the established time.
temprano
hour
Division of time.
hora
sunset
Moment of the day when the sun sets.
coucher de soleil

Slang Meanings

Afternoon of fun
Let's have a fun afternoon with friends.
Vamos a hacer una tarde de pachangón con amigos.
Afternoon of chatting
Last night we had an incredible afternoon of chatting.
Anoche tuvimos una tarde de cotorreo increíble.
Lazy afternoon
Today will be a total lazy afternoon at home.
Hoy será una tarde de pereza total en casa.