Telling time with "falta(n)" in Spanish - Explanation (Basic)

The video tutorial covers various ways of telling time in Spanish, including cultural differences in language usage. It introduces the concept of using 'falta' to express time and provides examples and practice exercises. The tutorial also highlights the importance of understanding regional variations in language, using English as an example.

What is the main focus of the first section of the video?

• Reviewing English grammar rules

• Explaining the use of 'falta' in telling time

• Introducing basic time-telling in Spanish

• Discussing cultural differences in language

In the second section, what example is used to illustrate language differences?

• How to ask for the time in Spanish

• The difference between 'pants' and 'trousers'

• The use of 'falta' in Spanish

• The concept of time zones

Which phrase is used in Spanish to ask for the time in a colloquial way?

• Que dia es

• Que momento es

• Que tiempo es

• Que horas son

What does the word 'falta' mean in the context of telling time?

• It means 'missing' or 'lacking'

• It means 'exact'

• It means 'past'

• It means 'early'

How would you express '20 minutes to 8' using the 'falta' structure?

• Faltan veinte minutos para las ocho

• Son las ocho menos veinte

• Son las siete y cuarenta

• Faltan ocho minutos para las veinte