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spare time

spare time

Meaning of spare time

extra free time

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EN-UK/ˈspeə taɪm/
EN-US/ˈspɛr taɪm/
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spare time with Russian translation

spare time usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В своё свободное время он два раза в месяц помогает в приюте для животных.

In his spare time, he volunteers at the animal shelter twice a month.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она изучает язык в своё свободное время с помощью приложения на телефоне.

She studies a language in her spare time using an app on her phone.

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spare time belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

spare timeсвободное время
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

spare time synonyms

Related words worth learning together

free time
the most common general term for time not spent working
leisure time
slightly more formal; emphasizes activities done for relaxation or enjoyment
me-time
colloquial; emphasizes self-care, relaxation and doing things for oneself
spare moments
refers to brief pockets of free time rather than longer periods
time off
usually refers to leave from work or a break from duties
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🇬🇧en

the most common general term for time not spent working

A2Very Often

Do you have any free time this weekend?

🇬🇧en

slightly more formal; emphasizes activities done for relaxation or enjoyment

B1Often

Leisure time activities can improve well-being.

M
🇬🇧en
me-time

colloquial; emphasizes self-care, relaxation and doing things for oneself

B1Often

After a busy week I always try to have some me-time.

S
🇬🇧en
spare moments

refers to brief pockets of free time rather than longer periods

A2Rarely

I read articles in spare moments during the day.

T
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time off

usually refers to leave from work or a break from duties

A2Often

She's taking some time off after the project ends.

V
🇬🇧en
vacation

US term for a longer planned holiday/leave; implies travel or extended break

B1Very Often

We're going on vacation to Spain in August.

P
🇬🇧en
personal time

focuses on time reserved for personal matters, errands, or self-care

B1Often

I need some personal time to deal with family matters.

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How to pronounce spare time and what this word means

spare time means spare time. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce spare time

/ˈspeə taɪm/

spare time translation

spare time

spare time examples

In his spare time, he volunteers at the animal shelter twice a month.

spare time transcription

/ˈspeə taɪm/, /ˈspɛr taɪm/

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spare time meaning: what does it mean?

extra free time

spare time pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

spare time is pronounced as /ˈspeə taɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

spare time definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In his spare time, he volunteers at the animal shelter twice a month. Translation: В своё свободное время он два раза в месяц помогает в приюте для животных.

Is spare time part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, spare time can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is spare time part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, spare time can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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