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Beginner · scenario 13 of 84

Ask for the time

Stop a passerby politely and ask what time it is.

The situation You're out on the street. Ask someone walking by for the time.

The dialogue

Perdón, ¿qué hora es, por favor?
Excuse me, what time is it, please?
Son las tres y media.
It's half past three.
Perdón, ¿puedes repetir, por favor?
Excuse me, can you repeat that, please?
Sí, claro. Son las tres y media.
Yes, of course. It's half past three.
¡Gracias! ¡Hasta luego!
Thank you! See you later!
De nada. ¡Hasta luego!
You're welcome. See you later!

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