Mañana: morning
Pronunciation: mah-NYAH-nah (stress the capital letters)
Mañana means “morning” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: morning; tomorrow
- How to say it: mah-NYAH-nah
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mañana” means and how to use it
Mañana is both a noun meaning “morning” and an adverb meaning “tomorrow.” The sentence tells you which one it is.
Other translations: tomorrow, morning.
Examples with audio
- Mañana tengo una cita.Tomorrow I have an appointment.
- Salgo de casa por la mañana.I leave home in the morning.
- Hasta mañana.See you tomorrow.
Usage tip
Use “la mañana” for the morning (por la mañana) and plain “mañana” for the next day. “Pasado mañana” means the day after tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “morning” in Spanish?
“morning” in Spanish is “mañana.” It is pronounced mah-NYAH-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mañana”?
Say mah-NYAH-nah. 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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