hora
hour, time
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈo.ɾa/
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Cultural Note
Spain uses the 24-hour clock in formal contexts (train schedules, official documents), but colloquially people use the 12-hour format with 'de la mañana/tarde/noche.' The concept of 'hora española' acknowledges a culturally relaxed approach to punctuality.
📝 Example Sentences
¿Qué hora es?
What time is it?
Pasamos horas hablando.
We spent hours talking.