tarde
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “tarde” mean in English?
1.afternoon
2.late
Example sentences
Por la tarde estudio en casa.
In the afternoon I study at home.
Buenas tardes.
Good afternoon.
Las cinco de la tarde.
Five o'clock in the afternoon.
How to use it
Tarde means 'afternoon' / 'evening' (the noun, fem.: la tarde). Spans roughly 2pm-9pm in Spain. Late evening/night transitions to 'noche'.
Common mistake
Spanish 'tarde' covers both English 'afternoon' AND 'evening' (until ~9pm). Use 'la noche' for late evening / night.