Tardes (en. Afternoon)
/ˈtaɾðes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The time of day that occurs from noon until night.
In the afternoons, I like to stroll through the park.
En las tardes, me gusta pasear por el parque.
Part of the day used for various activities.
Summer afternoons are very hot.
Las tardes de verano son muy calurosas.
Time dedicated to studying or working after school.
I go to English classes in the afternoons.
Voy a las clases de inglés en las tardes.
Etymology
From Latin 'tarda', meaning 'slow' or 'afternoon'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good afternoon
A greeting used in the afternoon.
buenas tardes
sooner or later
It means that something will eventually happen.
tarde o temprano
in the afternoon
It indicates that something occurs during that time of day.
en la tarde
Related Words
delay
Delay in doing something.
tardanza
to take time
To take time to do something.
tardar
late
Which is found at the end of the day.
tarde
Slang Meanings
It is used to refer to a party that starts in the afternoon.
We’re going to the afternoon party this Saturday.
Vamos a la tardeada este sábado.
It can refer to an informal gathering in the afternoon.
Are we going to spend the afternoon together?
¿Vamos a echar la tarde juntos?