Spanish · Numbers & Time
Tarde
Afternoon / Evening
Beginnernoun
Definition
The time from noon until sunset.
Example
Nos vemos esta tarde.
See you this afternoon.
Etymology
The word 'tarde' comes from the Latin 'tardus', which means late. It has maintained its meaning related to the time of day in Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the afternoon or evening, 'tarde' is common in daily conversations and literature.