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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(
ehs
lah
oo
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nah
)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(
trehs
deh
lah
tahr
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deh
)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.
