What is the difference between time and time

It is common for us to have doubts about how to write a word and we need to solve it in order to write without misspellings . The truth is that there are many words of different meanings in which only one letter or spelling varies, this causes great confusion in people, generating great doubts about the proper way to write them.

So you know very well how to use each of these terms and get an impeccable spelling, we explain in detail what is the difference between time and time, one of the most frequent doubts when expressing in writing.

You see

The word you see ending in "s" is a verbal form corresponding to the second person singular of the verb "see" .

Some examples of its correct use are the following:

  • If you look out the window, you see the sea so close you can almost touch it.
  • See, I told you! We'll be late for your tardiness.
  • It is clear that without glasses you do not see anything.
  • Do you see that house there? It's mine.
  • Do not you see that the sea is very turbulent? Do not mess with him now.

This word should not be confused with "go", the imperative of the verb "go", common mistake that some people make.

Example: Go to the supermarket and buy the bread (we will never write or say: * Go to the supermarket and buy the bread ). In the article How to say see or see you can know more details and clarify your doubts about it.

Time

Instead, once with "z" at the end is a noun with different meanings that we can consult in the dictionary of the RAE (Royal Spanish Academy):

  1. Alternation of things by turn or successive order.
  2. Time or occasion determined in which an action is executed, although it does not include successive order.
  3. Place that corresponds to someone when several people have to act in turn.

Some examples of its use are:

  • Every time I come to see you, you just went.
  • We arrived at the same time without having planned it.
  • Upon entering, I ordered the time at the bakery.

Locutions or expressions with the word "vez"

There are also some locutions, that is, groups of words with a single meaning, which include the word once, always ending with "z". Here are some of them and some examples:

  • At the same time: the two finished eating at the same time.
  • Every time: every time you want to use it, ask me.
  • At once: Do you want to do the favor of sitting down to eat at once?
  • Instead of: You should read more instead of watching so much television.
  • Maybe: Maybe you prefer hiking to the mountain before going to the beach.

Now that you are clear about the difference between time and time, you will surely write much better.

Tips
  • If you are hesitant to write a word, consult it in the dictionary.