Questions & Answers about A la tarda, vull caminar al parc.
What does a la tarda mean here, and why is there an a at the beginning?
A la tarda is a common time expression meaning in the afternoon.
The a is part of the fixed expression. In Catalan, many time expressions use a where English would use in, at, or sometimes no preposition at all.
For example:
- al matí = in the morning
- a la tarda = in the afternoon
- al vespre = in the evening
So you should learn a la tarda as a set phrase.
Does a la tarda mean this afternoon or in the afternoon in general?
By itself, a la tarda usually means in the afternoon and can be understood from context as either:
- a general time of day, or
- this afternoon / later in the afternoon
Catalan often relies on context instead of adding extra words. If the situation is clear, a la tarda can easily refer to this afternoon.
Why is there a comma after A la tarda?