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"A las tres" is a phrase which is often translated as "at three", and "cuarto" is an adjective which is often translated as "fourth". Learn more about the difference between "a las tres" and "cuarto" below.
a las tres(
ah
lahs
trehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at three
Entro a trabajar a las ocho de la mañana y salgo a las tres de la tarde.I start work at eight in the morning and finish at three in the afternoon.
b. at three o'clock
El avión salió a las tres de Toronto, así que estará a punto de llegar a Nueva York.The plane left Toronto at three o'clock so it will be about to arrive in New York.
cuarto, el cuarto(
kwahr
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fourth
Entra al edificio y toma el ascensor al cuarto piso.Enter the building and take the elevator to the fourth floor.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
