fechas
“fechas” means “dates” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dates
Also: times
📝 In Action
¿Cuáles son las fechas de tus vacaciones?
A1What are the dates of your vacation?
Las fechas de los exámenes ya están publicadas.
A2The exam dates are already published.
En estas fechas, siempre hace mucho frío.
B1At this time of year, it is always very cold.
you date
📝 In Action
Tú fechas la carta antes de ponerla en el sobre.
B1You date the letter before putting it in the envelope.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: fechas
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'The dates are important', which is correct?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'data', the feminine plural form of 'datus' (meaning 'given'). This refers to the tradition of writing 'given at [Place] on [Date]' at the bottom of letters.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write a date in Spanish?
The format is day + month + year. For example: '15 de mayo de 2024'.
Is 'fechas' related to the word 'fish'?
No, they sound slightly similar but have no linguistic connection.