Tiempo: time
Pronunciation: TYEHM-poh (stress the capital letters)
Tiempo means “time” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: time; weather
- How to say it: TYEHM-poh
- Gender: el tiempo
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “tiempo” means and how to use it
Tiempo means both “time” and “weather,” and it also refers to verb tenses. Context makes the meaning clear.
Other translations: weather, tense (grammar), period.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el tiempo (masculine)
- Plural: los tiempos
Examples with audio
- No tengo tiempo hoy.I do not have time today.
- ¿Qué tiempo hace en Quito?What is the weather like in Quito?
- Vivo aquí desde hace mucho tiempo.I have lived here for a long time.
Usage tip
Do not confuse tiempo (time in general) with hora (a specific hour) or vez (an occasion, “one time”). Weather questions use hacer: ¿Qué tiempo hace?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “time” in Spanish?
“time” in Spanish is “tiempo.” It is pronounced TYEHM-poh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “tiempo”?
Say TYEHM-poh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “tiempo” masculine or feminine?
Tiempo is masculine: “el tiempo.” The plural is “tiempos.”
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