Vez: time, occasion
Pronunciation: behs (stress the capital letters)
Vez means “time, occasion” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: time, occasion
- How to say it: behs
- Gender: la vez
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “vez” means and how to use it
Vez means “time” in the sense of an occasion or a turn: “one time,” “two times,” “this time.”
Other translations: turn, occasion.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la vez (feminine)
- Plural: las veces
Examples with audio
- Voy al gimnasio tres veces por semana.I go to the gym three times a week.
- Esta vez es diferente.This time is different.
- ¿Puedo intentarlo otra vez?Can I try it one more time?
Usage tip
The plural is “veces,” with the z changing to c. Use “vez” for counting occasions, “tiempo” for the idea of time, and “hora” for the clock hour.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “time, occasion” in Spanish?
“time, occasion” in Spanish is “vez.” It is pronounced behs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “vez”?
Say behs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “vez” masculine or feminine?
Vez is feminine: “la vez.” The plural is “veces.”
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