Translation of Spanish word "hora" to English
hora
/ˈo.ɾa/
Meaning
NounA unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
How to use
Hora ('hour / time') is feminine. ¿Qué hora es? — What time is it?
🇬🇧 English
hour
Example
¿Qué hora es?
What time is it?
Es hora de comer.
It is time to eat.
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- hora punta— rush hour
- última hora— last minute / breaking news
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What does the Spanish word "hora" mean?▼
The Spanish word "hora" means "hour" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "¿Qué hora es?" (which translates as "What time is it?").
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