quarter past
vs
half past

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"Quarter past" is a phrase which is often translated as "y cuarto", and "half past" is a phrase which is often translated as "y media". Learn more about the difference between "quarter past" and "half past" below.

quarter past(

kwor

duhr

pahst

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(general)

a. y cuarto

It's 4 now. We need to leave at quarter past to be on time to the appointment.Son las cuatro ahora. Tenemos que salir a las cuatro y cuarto para llegar a la cita a tiempo.

What time is it? - It's quarter past 6.¿Qué hora es? - Son las seis y cuarto.

half past(

hahf

pahst

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. y media

I'll see you at half past seven.Te veo a las siete y media.

I'll start the call at five and end it at half past.Empezaré la llamada a las cinco y la terminaré a y media.

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