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Prepositions of time Exercises in Spanish language

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Mastering prepositions of time is crucial for achieving fluency in any language, and Spanish is no exception. These prepositions—such as "en," "a," "de," "por," and "durante"—help you specify when an action occurs, providing clarity and precision in communication. Whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a vacation, or recounting past events, understanding how to correctly use these prepositions will enhance your ability to convey information accurately and effectively. This section is designed to help you grasp the nuances and rules governing the use of time prepositions in Spanish, offering a variety of exercises to reinforce your learning. In these exercises, you'll encounter a wide range of scenarios that require the correct application of time prepositions. You'll practice using "en" for months and years, "a" for specific times of the day, and "por" for parts of the day, among others. Each exercise aims to build your confidence and competence, ensuring that you can use these prepositions naturally and correctly in conversation and writing. By the end of this section, you'll be well-equipped to express time-related concepts with ease, enhancing both your comprehension and communication skills in Spanish.

Exercise 1

1. El tren llega *a* las ocho de la mañana (preposition to indicate time). 2. Estudio español *por* la noche (preposition to indicate time of day). 3. La fiesta empieza *a las* seis de la tarde (preposition to indicate the start time). 4. Nos vamos de vacaciones *en* diciembre (preposition to indicate the month). 5. El concierto es *en* el verano (preposition to indicate the season). 6. Trabajo *desde* las nueve hasta las cinco (preposition to indicate the start time). 7. Nos vemos *a* las tres en punto (preposition to indicate the time of meeting). 8. La tienda cierra *a* las diez de la noche (preposition to indicate the closing time). 9. La película empieza *a* las siete (preposition to indicate the start time). 10. El examen es *en* marzo (preposition to indicate the month).

Exercise 2

1. La reunión es *a las* tres de la tarde (preposition indicating time). 2. El examen es *el* lunes por la mañana (preposition indicating a specific day). 3. Nos vemos *en* dos horas (preposition indicating a duration of time). 4. La tienda abre *a* las ocho (preposition indicating a specific time). 5. La fiesta es *el* sábado por la noche (preposition indicating a specific day). 6. Trabajo *de* nueve a cinco (preposition indicating a range of time). 7. La película empieza *a las* siete (preposition indicating a specific time). 8. El museo cierra *a las* seis de la tarde (preposition indicating a specific time). 9. Nací *el* 15 de marzo (preposition indicating a specific date). 10. La clase termina *en* una hora (preposition indicating a duration of time).

Exercise 3

1. La fiesta empieza *a las* ocho de la noche (preposition for a specific time). 2. Nosotros siempre vamos al cine *los* domingos (preposition used for days of the week). 3. Ella estudia *por* las mañanas (preposition used for parts of the day). 4. El tren sale *en* cinco minutos (preposition used for future time within a short period). 5. Me gusta leer *por* la noche (preposition used for parts of the day). 6. Viajamos a España *en* verano (preposition used for months, seasons, and years). 7. El proyecto debe estar terminado *para* el viernes (preposition used to indicate a deadline). 8. Mi cumpleaños es *el* 12 de marzo (preposition used for specific dates). 9. Nos vemos *a* las tres en punto (preposition used for a specific time). 10. Estaré de vacaciones *desde* el lunes hasta el viernes (preposition used to indicate the start of a period).