Spanish phrase
Son las ~ y media.
Meaning
It's half past ___.
When to use it
This phrase tells the time as half past an hour. It is a simple way to give the current time in conversation.
Example dialogue
¿Qué hora es? ¿Todavía podemos jugar un rato?
What time is it? Can we still play for a while?
Son las cinco y media.
It's half past five.