Adverb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Ayer: yesterday
ayer
Pronunciation: ah-YEHR (stress the capital letters)
Ayer means “yesterday” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: yesterday
- How to say it: ah-YEHR
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “ayer” means and how to use it
Ayer means “yesterday.” It is used with past tenses like the preterite.
Examples with audio
- Ayer fui al médico.Yesterday I went to the doctor.
- Ayer llovió todo el día.It rained all day yesterday.
- ¿Qué hiciste ayer?What did you do yesterday?
Usage tip
“Anoche” means “last night,” and “anteayer” means “the day before yesterday.” The opposite is “mañana.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “yesterday” in Spanish?
“yesterday” in Spanish is “ayer.” It is pronounced ah-YEHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “ayer”?
Say ah-YEHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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