La hora
Example: La hora de la reunión es a las tres de la tarde.
Definition
"La hora" refers to the specific time of day or a particular moment when an event occurs, such as a meeting or appointment. It indicates the exact hour on the clock, helping to schedule or identify when something happens.
Etymology
The phrase "la hora" comes from Spanish, where "hora" originates from the Latin word "hora," meaning 'hour' or 'time.' Did you know that the Latin term itself traces back to the Greek word "hora," which referred to a season or a specific time? Over centuries, "la hora" became the common way to express 'the hour' or 'the time' in Spanish.
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"La hora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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