pm

peh-ehm-eh/pe ˈeme/

“pm” means “p.m.” in Spanish (telling time after 12:00 noon).

p.m.

Also: in the afternoon, at night

A peaceful evening scene with a golden setting sun over rolling hills and a purple sky.

📝 In Action

La película empieza a las 8 pm.

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The movie starts at 8 p.m.

Mi clase termina a las 2 pm.

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My class finishes at 2 p.m.

Llego a casa a las 6:30 pm.

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I get home at 6:30 p.m.

Word Connections

Synonyms

de la tarde (in the afternoon)
de la noche (at night)

Antonyms

am (a.m. (morning))
de la mañana (in the morning)

Common Collocations

a las 5 pm – at 5 p.m.
antes de las 12 pm – before 12 p.m. (noon)

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Words that translate to "pm" in Spanish:

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Quick Quiz: pm

Question 1 of 3

If a meeting is at 3 pm, how would you say that naturally in conversation?

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👥 Word Family▼

am(a.m.) — Noun

mediodía(noon) — Noun

medianoche(midnight) — Noun

📚 Etymology▼

Short for the Latin phrase 'post meridiem,' which literally means 'after midday.'

First recorded: 17th century (in Latin-based timekeeping)

Cognates (Related words)

English: p.m.French: p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 12 pm noon or midnight in Spanish?

Just like in English, 12 pm is noon (mediodía). However, to avoid confusion, many Spanish speakers prefer to simply say 'el mediodía' or use 12:00.

Do I need to capitalize PM in Spanish?

No, in Spanish it is actually preferred to keep it in lowercase (p. m.), though you will see it capitalized in advertisements and on digital devices.

Do people actually say the letters 'pe eme'?

Rarely. While understood, it sounds a bit like a robot. Most people will say 'de la tarde' or 'de la noche' when speaking out loud.