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Prepositions of time Exercises in Spanish language

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Mastering prepositions of time is crucial for anyone learning Spanish, as these small words play a significant role in expressing temporal relationships accurately. In Spanish, prepositions such as "en," "a," "de," and "hasta" help convey when events happen, whether they occur at a specific moment, during a particular period, or within a certain timeframe. Understanding the nuances of these prepositions will enhance your ability to communicate effectively and avoid common errors that can lead to misunderstandings. In these exercises, you'll find a variety of sentences and scenarios designed to challenge and improve your grasp of Spanish prepositions of time. Whether you're determining the correct preposition to use when talking about days, months, hours, or durations, these activities will provide ample practice to solidify your knowledge. By the end of these exercises, you'll be more confident in your ability to discuss schedules, timelines, and historical events accurately in Spanish, making your conversations more fluent and precise.

Exercise 1

1. La clase de español empieza *a las* nueve de la mañana (time of day). 2. Mi cumpleaños es *en* diciembre (month). 3. Nos vemos *el* lunes para el almuerzo (day of the week). 4. La fiesta será *el* fin de semana (specific part of the week). 5. Siempre estudio *por* la noche (general time of day). 6. Trabajo *desde* las ocho hasta las cinco (starting point in time). 7. El tren sale *a las* tres en punto (specific time). 8. Nos vamos de vacaciones *en* verano (season). 9. La reunión es *a las* dos de la tarde (specific time). 10. El museo cierra *a las* seis (specific closing time).

Exercise 2

1. La reunión es *a* las tres de la tarde (preposition for specific time). 2. Nos vemos *en* Navidad para celebrar juntos (preposition for holidays). 3. La tienda cierra *a* las ocho de la noche (preposition for specific time). 4. Voy a mi clase de yoga *por* la mañana (preposition for parts of the day). 5. El concierto empieza *a* las nueve en punto (preposition for exact time). 6. Estudiaré para el examen *durante* el fin de semana (preposition for a period of time). 7. Nos vamos de vacaciones *en* verano (preposition for seasons). 8. La película termina *a* medianoche (preposition for specific time). 9. Hacemos una fiesta *por* la noche (preposition for parts of the day). 10. Mi cumpleaños es *en* abril (preposition for months).

Exercise 3

1. Mi cumpleaños es *en* diciembre. (month) 2. Nos vemos *a* las seis de la tarde. (specific time) 3. La película empieza *a las* ocho de la noche. (specific hour) 4. Estudio *por* las mañanas. (time of day) 5. La reunión es *el* lunes. (day of the week) 6. Trabaja *de* nueve a cinco. (time duration) 7. Viajamos *en* verano. (season) 8. La tienda abre *a* las diez. (specific time) 9. Nos vamos de vacaciones *en* agosto. (month) 10. El tren sale *a las* tres y media. (specific hour)