ora
word
/ˈɔɹə/
/ˈɔːɹɐ/
Definition
An "ora" is a unit of time equal to sixty minutes; it is also used to refer to the time shown on a clock.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in Romance languages like Italian and Esperanto—a false friend for English speakers, as "ora" is not used in English for 'hour'; be careful not to confuse with "aura" or "oral" in English.
Spanish: ora (unidad de tiempo) - hora (reloj)Portuguese (BR): horaPortuguese (PT): horaChinese (Simplified): 小时Chinese (Traditional): 小時Hindi: घंटाArabic: ساعةBengali: ঘণ্টাRussian: часJapanese: 時間Vietnamese: giờKorean: 시간Turkish: saatUrdu: گھنٹہIndonesian: jam
Example Sentences
It takes one ora to get to the airport.
basic
The meeting starts at 3 ora.
basic
There are twenty-four ora in a day.
basic
Let’s meet in half an ora before dinner.
natural
She called right on the ora, not a minute late.
natural
Can you finish this in two ora or do you need more time?
natural