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"Es la una" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's one o'clock", and "dos de la tarde" is a phrase which is often translated as "two o'clock in the afternoon". Learn more about the difference between "es la una" and "dos de la tarde" below.
es la una()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. it's one o'clock
Es la una de la mañana. ¡Ya duérmete!It's one o'clock in the morning. Go to sleep!
dos de la tarde()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. two o'clock in the afternoon
Hoy almorcé a las dos de la tarde.Today I had lunch at two o'clock in the afternoon.
b. two in the afternoon
La clase de yoga comienza a las dos de la tarde.The yoga class begins at two in the afternoon.