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ma·​ña·​na | \ mən-ˈyä-nə How to pronounce mañana (audio) \

Definition of mañana

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an indefinite time in the future

mañana

adverb

Definition of mañana (Entry 2 of 2)

: at an indefinite time in the future

First Known Use of mañana

Noun

1845, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1918, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for mañana

Noun

Spanish, literally, tomorrow, from Vulgar Latin *maneana, from feminine of *maneanus early, from Latin mane early in the morning

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“Mañana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ma%C3%B1ana. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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