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spare time
/ˈspeə taɪm/

spare time

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈspɛr taɪm/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈspeə taɪm/
🇷🇺 Russian
[svɐˈbodnəjə ˈvremʲə]
Meaning of spare time

extra free time

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Pronunciation/ˈspeə taɪm/
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How important is this wordvery often
spare time

When to use spare time

spare time activities

занятия в свободное время

spare time hobby

хобби в свободное время

spare time reading

чтение в свободное время

spare time fun

развлечения в свободное время

spare time project

проект в свободное время

spare time usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

Similar words

spare time

identical term for non-working time used for hobbies or rest

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

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spare timeсвободное время
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

spare time synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between spare time / free time / leisure time / me-time / spare moments / time off

🇬🇧English
spare time

identical term for non-working time used for hobbies or rest

A2Very Often

In my spare time I like to paint.

В свободное время мне нравится рисовать.

🇬🇧English

the most common general term for time not spent working

A2Very Often

Do you have any free time this weekend?

У тебя есть свободное время в эти выходные?

🇬🇧English

slightly more formal; emphasizes activities done for relaxation or enjoyment

B1Often

Leisure time activities can improve well-being.

Занятия в свободное от работы время могут улучшить самочувствие.

M
🇬🇧English
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.

После напряжённой недели я всегда стараюсь выделить время только для себя.

S
🇬🇧English
spare moments

refers to brief pockets of free time rather than longer periods

A2Rarely

I read articles in spare moments during the day.

Я читаю статьи в свободные минутки в течение дня.

T
🇬🇧English
time off

usually refers to leave from work or a break from duties

A2Often

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

Она берет отгул после завершения проекта.

V
🇬🇧English
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.

Мы едем в отпуск в Испанию в августе.

P
🇬🇧English
personal time

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

B1Often

I need some personal time to deal with family matters.

Мне нужно немного личного времени, чтобы разобраться с семейными делами.

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

how to pronounce spare time

/ˈspeə taɪm/

spare time translation

свободное время

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 (свободное время) 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 (свободное время) 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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