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"Tarde" is a form of "tarde", an adverb which is often translated as "late". "Teresa" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Theresa". Learn more about the difference between "tarde" and "Teresa" below.
tarde, la tarde(
tahr
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deh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. afternoon (from noon until sunset)
Esta tarde me voy de compras con mis amigas.I'm going shopping with my friends this afternoon.
b. evening (around sunset)
Te veré esta tarde después del trabajo.I'll see you this evening after work.
la Teresa(
teh
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reh
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sah
)A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
