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"A" is a preposition which is often translated as "to", and "al mediodía" is a phrase which is often translated as "at noon". Learn more about the difference between "a" and "al mediodía" below.
a, la a(
ah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
al mediodía(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at lunchtime
Volvemos con ustedes al mediodía para un nuevo noticiero.We'll be back with you at lunchtime with another news bulletin.
3. (literary) (geography)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. to the south
En este libro el autor narra sus viajes al mediodía del país.The author relates his travels to the south of the country in this book.
