el tiempo

time

"El tiempo es oro, pero a veces se gasta en memes."

Time is gold, but sometimes we spend it on memes.

weather

"El tiempo en esta ciudad tiene dos estados: lluvia y 'va a llover'."

The weather in this city has two states: rain and 'it's about to rain'.

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One word, three meanings people mix up

Clock time, next time, climate. Tap to reveal the difference.

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Use this for a specific time on the clock.

hora · hour, clock time

Not this

Son las tres. No tengo hora para eso.

Say this

Son las tres. No tengo tiempo para eso.

It's three o'clock. I don't have time for that.

Use this when you mean one time, next time, or every time.

vez · time, occasion

Not this

La próxima tiempo te llamo.

Say this

La próxima vez te llamo.

I'll call you next time.

Use this for climate, or for weather in a more scientific or formal sense.

clima · climate, weather

Not this

El tiempo de Bogotá es frío todo el año.

Say this

El clima de Bogotá es frío todo el año.

Bogota's climate is cold all year.

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