para ayer

Spanish

Etymology

Literally "for yesterday."

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): /ˌpaɾa aˈʝeɾ/ [ˌpa.ɾa aˈʝeɾ] (everywhere but Argentina and Uruguay)
  • IPA(key): /ˌpaɾa aˈʃeɾ/ [ˌpa.ɾa aˈʃeɾ] (Buenos Aires and environs)
  • IPA(key): /ˌpaɾa aˈʒeɾ/ [ˌpa.ɾa aˈʒeɾ] (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay)

  • Syllabification: pa‧ra a‧yer

Adverb

para ayer

  1. (colloquial, El Salvador) Used especially when doing a request, asking for something. immediately, without delay
    Synonyms: (colloquial) ahorita, ya
    Necesito esa mesa terminada para ayer.
    I need that table finished immediately.

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