mañanas
“mañanas” means “mornings” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mornings
Also: forenoons
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Las mañanas de verano son muy calurosas aquí.
A1The summer mornings are very hot here.
¿Trabajas por las mañanas o por las tardes?
A2Do you work in the mornings or in the afternoons?
Me gusta empezar mi día con un café en las mañanas.
A1I like to start my day with a coffee in the mornings.
the future
Also: later times, tomorrow (figurative)
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No te preocupes por las mañanas; ya vendrán.
B2Don't worry about the future; they will come.
Dejemos esta discusión para mañanas.
C1Let's leave this discussion for later/another day.
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Quick Quiz: mañanas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mañanas' to mean 'the future' instead of 'mornings'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'mañana' (from which 'mañanas' is pluralized) comes from the Latin phrase *maneana*, which meant 'early in the morning.' It is a blend of the concept of the time of day and the idea of 'the next day.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mañana' and 'mañanas'?
'Mañana' (singular) has two main meanings: 'tomorrow' (as an adverb) and 'the morning' (as a noun). 'Mañanas' (plural) means 'mornings' (plural noun) or, less commonly, 'the future' (figurative plural noun).
How do I say 'every morning'?
You must use the plural form: 'todas las mañanas.' The singular 'toda mañana' is incorrect in this context.