Example: Va arribar a deshora i va perdre tota la reunió important.
Definition
"A deshora" is a Catalan expression used to describe something happening at an inconvenient or unexpected time, often later than planned or desired. For example, arriving 'a deshora' means arriving too late or after the appropriate moment, causing disruption or inconvenience.
Translations
At an odd hour
A deshora
Op een ongelegen moment
À une heure indue
Zu einer unpassenden Zeit
Etymology
The phrase "a deshora" originates from Catalan, combining 'a' meaning 'at' and 'deshora' derived from 'des-' (a prefix indicating negation) and 'hora' meaning 'hour' or 'time.' Essentially, it means 'at a bad or unsuitable time.' Did you know it's often used humorously to highlight awkward timing?
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At an odd hour