🇪🇸 How to say

“time” in Spanish

tiempo
Illustration of "time" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person checks their watch on a sunny afternoon, then glances at the sky where fluffy clouds drift by, contemplating both the hour and the pleasant weather.

Usage note

Tiempo can mean both time and weather, depending on context—it's a common dual-meaning word in Spanish. Remember it by thinking about how both time and weather are things you often check or talk about in daily life.

Examples

  • ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?

    What's the weather like today?

  • No tengo tiempo para esperar.

    I don't have time to wait.

  • El tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes.

    Time flies when you're having fun.

Quick check

What does "tiempo" mean?

  • A. time
  • B. money
  • C. vegetable
  • D. thing

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