Vocabulary
Spanish vocabulary for time and dates
Learn Spanish time and date vocabulary with examples for schedules, plans and daily life.
This list focuses on practical Spanish vocabulary for time and dates, with examples you can reuse in real situations.
Vocabulary list
Learn each noun with its article when possible. This helps you remember gender and agreement.
| Spanish word | English meaning | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| hoy | today | Hoy trabajo. | Current day. |
| mañana | tomorrow / morning | Mañana salgo. | Context decides meaning. |
| ayer | yesterday | Ayer estudié. | Past marker. |
| la semana | week | La semana empieza el lunes. | Feminine noun. |
| el mes | month | El mes tiene treinta días. | Masculine noun. |
| el año | year | Este año viajo. | Masculine noun. |
| la hora | hour / time | ¿Qué hora es? | Time word. |
| el minuto | minute | Espera un minuto. | Masculine noun. |
| temprano | early | Llego temprano. | Adverb or adjective. |
| tarde | late / afternoon | Llego tarde. | Context decides. |
| el lunes | Monday | Nos vemos el lunes. | Days often use el. |
| el fin de semana | weekend | Trabajo el fin de semana. | Masculine phrase. |
| la fecha | date | ¿Cuál es la fecha? | Calendar date. |
| el calendario | calendar | Mira el calendario. | Masculine noun. |
| la cita | appointment / date | Tengo una cita. | Context decides. |
Useful phrase pattern
Try this simple pattern with several words from the table: “Necesito…” for things you need, or “Busco…” for things you are looking for.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learning nouns without articlesLearn “la mesa” or “el café”, not only “mesa” or “café”.
- Expecting one word to cover every countrySome everyday words vary between Spain and Latin America.
Vocabulary practice
Say three sentences aloud using one Spanish expression from this page. Then replace one word to make the sentence personal.
- Read the Spanish example slowly.
- Repeat it without looking at the English meaning.
- Change the person, time or place.
FAQ
Should I learn nouns with articles?
Yes. Learning “la casa” or “el mapa” helps you remember gender.
How should I practice this vocabulary?
Say the example sentence aloud, then replace one word with another word from the table.