son las tres menos diez

son las tres menos diez(
sohn
 
lahs
 
trehs
 
meh
-
nohs
 
dyehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's ten minutes to three
Son las tres menos diez. Si salimos ya, llegamos a las tres y media al aeropuerto.It's ten minutes to three. If we leave now, we'll get to the airport at half past three.
b. it's ten to three
¿Qué hora es? - Son las tres menos diez.What time is it? - It's ten to three.
c. it's ten minutes of three
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Deben de ser cerca de las tres. - Son las tres menos diez, para ser exactos.It must be close to three. - It's ten minutes of three, to be precise.
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