Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Hora: hour
hora
Pronunciation: OH-rah (stress the capital letters)
Hora means “hour” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: hour; time (of day)
- How to say it: OH-rah
- Gender: la hora
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “hora” means and how to use it
Hora means “hour” and also the time of day. “¿Qué hora es?” asks what time it is.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la hora (feminine)
- Plural: las horas
Examples with audio
- ¿Qué hora es?What time is it?
- La reunión dura dos horas.The meeting lasts two hours.
- Es hora de comer.It is time to eat.
Usage tip
Use “hora” for the clock time and “tiempo” for the general concept of time. “A qué hora” asks about an event time: ¿a qué hora sales?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “hour” in Spanish?
“hour” in Spanish is “hora.” It is pronounced OH-rah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “hora”?
Say OH-rah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “hora” masculine or feminine?
Hora is feminine: “la hora.” The plural is “horas.”
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