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How to Say "It's three o'clock" in Spanish
Tell anyone the time in Spanish with this simple phrase for exactly three o'clock.
Son las tres.
sohn lahs trehsneutral
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Use this when you need to state that the current time is precisely 3:00 PM or 3:00 AM. It's a direct and unambiguous way to communicate the hour.
Alternatives
- Es la una.Use this for one o'clock, not three.
- Son las tres en punto.Adds emphasis that it's exactly on the hour.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'Es' instead of 'Son'
Always use 'Son' for hours other than one o'clock, even if it's just one hour being mentioned.
Forgetting 'las'
The feminine plural article 'las' is always required before the hour when stating the time.
Frequently asked
how to say 3pm in spanish
You can say 'Son las tres.' This phrase works for both 3 AM and 3 PM. Context usually makes the specific time of day clear.
is it 'es' or 'son' for time in spanish
Use 'Es' only for one o'clock ('Es la una'). For all other hours, including three o'clock, use 'Son'.
what does 'son las tres' mean
It directly translates to 'It is three o'clock.' It's the standard way to state the time when it is exactly three.
