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How to Say Noon in Spanish: Mediodía
Mediodía · noun (masculine) · meh-dyoh-DEE-ah
Noon in Spanish is mediodía, a masculine noun literally meaning midday, referring to 12:00 PM.
Mediodía is meh-dyoh-DEE-ah, four syllables with stress on the final DEE-ah.
La reunión está programada para el mediodía.
The meeting is scheduled for noon.
Noon in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for noon, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| mediodía | noon | meh-dyoh-DEE-ah | Default, widely understood |
| las doce del día | noon | descriptive alternative |
How Native Speakers Use Mediodía
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Scheduling
Nos vemos al mediodía en el restaurante de la esquina.
See you at noon at the corner restaurant.
Making plans.
Description of time
El sol está más fuerte al mediodía.
The sun is strongest at noon.
Weather and time observation.
Mealtime
En España, la comida principal se sirve después del mediodía.
In Spain, the main meal is served after noon.
Cultural eating habits.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Mediodía
Gender confusion
Incorrect: La mediodía es calurosa.
Correct: El mediodía es caluroso.
Mediodía is masculine despite ending in -a, because it is a compound of medio + día (both masculine).
Confusing with medianoche
Incorrect: Nos vemos al mediodía. (meaning midnight)
Correct: Nos vemos a la medianoche.
Mediodía is noon (12 PM); medianoche is midnight (12 AM).
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Common Questions About Noon in Spanish
- How do you say noon in Spanish?
- Noon is mediodía (meh-dyoh-DEE-ah), a masculine compound noun that literally means middle of the day.
- Is mediodía masculine or feminine?
- Mediodía is masculine (el mediodía) because it derives from día, which is masculine despite its -a ending.
- How do you say around noon in Spanish?
- Around noon can be expressed as alrededor del mediodía or, more casually, como al mediodía or a eso del mediodía.