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How to Say "At noon" in Spanish
Say 'al mediodía' for 'at noon' in Spanish. Perfect for scheduling lunch or midday meetings.
al mediodía
al meh-dee-OH-ee-ahneutral
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Use 'al mediodía' when you need to specify noon as a time. It's common for setting up lunch plans or referring to events happening precisely at midday.
Alternatives
- a mediodíaVery similar, often interchangeable, but 'al' is slightly more common.
- a las doceUse this if you want to be more specific about the hour, 'at twelve o'clock'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'medio' with 'middle'
'Mediodía' specifically means noon, not just any middle part of the day.
Forgetting the 'al'
You need the 'al' (a + el) contraction before 'mediodía' to mean 'at noon'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the midday meal (la comida) is traditionally eaten later than in Anglo cultures, often between 2 and 4 PM. 'Al mediodía' refers strictly to 12 PM.
Frequently asked
what is al mediodía in english
'Al mediodía' directly translates to 'at noon' in English. It refers to the specific time of 12:00 PM.
al mediodía vs a las doce
'Al mediodía' means 'at noon' (12 PM), while 'a las doce' means 'at twelve o'clock', which could be noon or midnight.
how to say midday in spanish
The most common way to say 'midday' or 'noon' is 'mediodía'. To say 'at midday', you would use 'al mediodía'.
