Hoy estudio español.
English: Today I study Spanish.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Adverbios
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbios de tiempo are Spanish words that tell us when something happens. They give information about the time of an action.
When to use it
Use adverbios de tiempo in Spanish to say when something happens, how often, or for how long. They help answer questions like 'when?' or 'how often?'.
Key forms
- hoy
- ayer
- mañana
- ahora
- siempre
- nunca
- pronto
- tarde
- temprano
Examples
Mañana vamos al cine.
English: Tomorrow we go to the cinema.
Siempre desayuno a las ocho.
English: I always have breakfast at eight.
Ahora estoy en casa.
English: Now I am at home.
Ayer llovió mucho.
English: Yesterday it rained a lot.
Tips
- Usually, adverbios de tiempo go before or after the verb in a sentence.
- Some adverbs, like 'siempre' and 'nunca', often go before the main verb.
- Do not confuse adverbios de tiempo with adverbios de lugar (place).