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"Es la una" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's one o'clock", and "tres de la tarde" is a phrase which is often translated as "three o'clock in the afternoon". Learn more about the difference between "es la una" and "tres 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!
tres de la tarde()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. three o'clock in the afternoon
El tren parte a las tres de la tarde.The train departs at three o'clock in the afternoon.
b. three in the afternoon
Salgo del trabajo a las tres de la tarde.I get off work at three in the afternoon.
