Spanish grammar: adverbios de tiempo

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

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).