Example: Siempre estudio a la hora de hacer la tarea.
Definition
"A la hora de" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate the specific moment or time when an action takes place, often translated as 'at the time of' or 'when doing something.' For example, it is used in sentences like 'Siempre estudio a la hora de hacer la tarea' to mean 'I always study when doing homework.'
The phrase "a la hora de" comes from Spanish, combining 'a' (at), 'la hora' (the hour/time), and 'de' (of). It literally means 'at the hour of,' reflecting a time-related expression. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in everyday Spanish to specify timing and context, rooted in the straightforward combination of prepositions and time noun.
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"A la hora de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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