Vez (en. Time)

/bes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Moment or occasion when something occurs.
This is the first time I visit the city.
Esta es la primera vez que visito la ciudad.
It is used to refer to repetitions of an act.
Do it again, please.
Hazlo otra vez, por favor.
Indicates a part of a process or sequence.
This time, you must follow the instructions to the letter.
En esta vez, debes seguir las instrucciones al pie de la letra.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vicem', meaning 'time' or 'occasion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the same time
At the same time.
a la vez
each time
On each occasion.
cada vez
once more
One more time.
una vez más

Related Words

one and a half times
One and a half times.
vez y media
time after time
Repeatedly.
vez tras vez

Slang Meanings

Doing things at the same time
I can't study and listen to music at the same time.
No puedo estudiar y escuchar música a la vez.
At the same time
I did it and I don't regret it, I would do it again.
Lo hice y no me arrepiento, lo volvería a hacer otra vez.