era la una de la tarde

it was one in the afternoon

era la una de la tarde(eh-rah lah oo-nah deh lah tahr-deh)

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1. (general)

a. it was one in the afternoon

No recuerdo a qué hora sucedió el accidente. Creo que era la una de la tarde.

I can't remember what time the accident happened. I think it was one in the afternoon.

b. it was one o'clock in the afternoon

Era la una de la tarde y todos seguían durmiendo.

It was one o'clock in the afternoon and everybody was still sleeping.