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Yesterday
ˈjɛstərˌdeɪ
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
ayer, el día anterior, ayer por la mañana/tarde/noche
Yesterday meanings in Spanish
ayer
Example:
I saw her yesterday at the store.
La vi ayer en la tienda.
Yesterday was a busy day for me.
Ayer fue un día ocupado para mí.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General conversation, written communication
Note: The most common and straightforward translation of 'yesterday' in Spanish.
el día anterior
Example:
We had a meeting the day before yesterday.
Tuvimos una reunión el día anterior.
The party was planned for the day before.
La fiesta estaba planeada para el día anterior.
Usage: formalContext: More formal or technical contexts
Note: Used to refer to the day immediately preceding the current day.
ayer por la mañana/tarde/noche
Example:
She called me yesterday morning.
Me llamó ayer por la mañana.
We went out for dinner yesterday evening.
Salimos a cenar ayer por la noche.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Specific time references
Note: Used to specify a particular time of the day when 'yesterday' occurred.
Yesterday's synonyms
the previous day
This term indicates the day that came before today.
Example: She had an exam the previous day.
Note: It is a formal and slightly more distant way to refer to the day before compared to 'yesterday.'
on the eve of
This expression denotes the day or night before a significant event or occasion.
Example: They arrived on the eve of the conference.
Note: It is a more poetic and specialized way to refer to the day before compared to 'yesterday.'
Yesterday expressions, common phrases
The day before
This phrase refers to the day prior to today.
Example: I met her the day before yesterday.
Note: It is a more formal way to refer to the day before yesterday.
In the past
This phrase refers to a time before the present moment.
Example: She made a mistake in the past.
Note: It is a more general term for any time before now, not specifically yesterday.
Not long ago
This phrase indicates a recent time in the past.
Example: I saw him not long ago.
Note: It does not specify that the event happened specifically yesterday.
24 hours ago
This phrase indicates a precise time frame in the past.
Example: The package arrived 24 hours ago.
Note: It is a more specific time reference compared to yesterday.
The other day
This phrase refers to a day not long ago, usually within the past week.
Example: I saw a great movie the other day.
Note: It is a casual way to refer to a recent but unspecified day.
Last night
This phrase specifically refers to the previous night from the current day.
Example: We went out for dinner last night.
Note: It is more specific than just saying yesterday, as it refers to the evening portion of the day.
A day ago
This phrase indicates that the event happened exactly one day before the present moment.
Example: I finished reading the book a day ago.
Note: It is a specific time reference that does not necessarily mean yesterday.
Yesterday everyday (slang) expressions
Yesterday arvo
Arvo is short for afternoon, so yesterday arvo means yesterday afternoon.
Example: We went to the beach yesterday arvo.
Note: It specifies the time frame more closely to the afternoon period.
Yesty
Yesty is a shortened and informal version of yesterday.
Example: Yesty was a busy day for me.
Note: It adds a touch of informality and colloquialism to the original word.
Yester
Yester is a shortened form of yesterday, commonly used in informal spoken language.
Example: I saw her yester, and we had a good chat.
Note: It is a more casual and abbreviated version of the original word.
Yday
Yday is an abbreviation of yesterday, often used in text messages or casual conversations.
Example: I remember that party we had yday.
Note: It is a more informal and shortened form of the original word.
Yessirday
Yessirday is a playful, informal variation of yesterday.
Example: Yessirday I forgot my keys at home.
Note: It adds a playful and colloquial twist to the original word.
Yesterdee
Yesterdee is a playful and informal way of saying yesterday.
Example: Yesterdee was such a rainy day.
Note: It is a whimsical and creative variation of the original word.
Yesterdiddy
Yesterdiddy is a humorous and playful term for yesterday.
Example: I can't believe yesterdiddy was already Monday.
Note: It humorously exaggerates the original word with a playful twist.
Yesterday - Examples
Yesterday was a busy day at work.
Ayer fue un día ocupado en el trabajo.
I saw her yesterday at the grocery store.
La vi ayer en la tienda de comestibles.
Yesterday evening we went to the cinema.
Ayer por la tarde fuimos al cine.
Yesterday grammar
Yesterday - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: yesterday
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): yesterday
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): yesterdays
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): yesterday
Syllables, Separation and Stress
yesterday Contains 3 syllables: yes • ter • day
Phonetic transcription: ˈye-stər-(ˌ)dā
yes ter day , ˈye stər (ˌ)dā (The red syllable is stressed)
Yesterday - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
yesterday: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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