The image you've uploaded is a visual chart that teaches how to tell time in Spanish using analog clocks. It pairs each hour of the day with its corresponding Spanish phrase and English translation.
Here's a breakdown of the chart:
Left Column (1:00 AM to 6:00 AM)
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1:00 → *la una* (1 o'clock)
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2:00 → *las dos* (2 o'clock)
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3:00 → *las tres* (3 o'clock)
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4:00 → *las cuatro* (4 o'clock)
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5:00 → *las cinco* (5 o'clock)
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6:00 → *las seis* (6 o'clock)
Right Column (7:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
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7:00 → *las siete* (7 o'clock)
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8:00 → *las ocho* (8 o'clock)
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9:00 → *las nueve* (9 o'clock)
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10:00 → *las diez* (10 o'clock)
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11:00 → *las once* (11 o'clock)
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12:00 → *las doce* (12 o'clock)
Special Cases
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12:00 PM (noon) → *el mediodía* (midday/noon)
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12:00 AM (midnight) → *la medianoche* (midnight)
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Key Observations & Rules:
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"La una" vs. "las + number":
- At 1 o'clock, we use *la una* (singular), because "una" means "one."
- For all other hours (2–12), we use *las* followed by the number (*las dos*, *las tres*, etc.).
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Midnight and Noon:
- *La medianoche* = midnight (12:00 AM)
- *El mediodía* = noon (12:00 PM)
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Clock Format:
- The clocks show only the hour hand pointing at the correct hour, with no minutes shown—so these are whole-hour times.
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Example Usage:
- If it's 3:00 PM, you say: *Son las tres de la tarde.*
- If it's 1:00 AM, you say: *Es la una de la madrugada.*
> Note: While the chart doesn't include AM/PM indicators or minutes, it’s a foundational tool for learning basic time expressions in Spanish.
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Summary:
This chart helps learners associate analog clock faces with their Spanish names for each hour. It emphasizes the grammatical rule that "la una" is used for 1 o'clock, while "las" is used for all other hours. It also highlights special terms for midnight (*la medianoche*) and noon (*el mediodía*).
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