Hora Meaning in English
word
ˈhɔɹə
HAW-ruh
hˈɔːɹɐ
HAW-ruh
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes. It can also mean the exact time at a specific moment on the clock.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both duration ("three hours") and clock time ("at six o'clock"). In Spanish and Portuguese, always feminine (la hora, a hora). In Chinese, commonly used as "小时" for duration and "点/点钟" for clock time. In Hindi and Arabic, context clarifies whether it means duration or exact time.
Spanish: horaPortuguese (BR): horaPortuguese (PT): horaChinese (Simplified): 小时 - 时间（钟点）Chinese (Traditional): 小時 - 時間（鐘點）Hindi: घंटा - समय (घड़ी) Arabic: ساعة - وقت (ساعة)Bengali: ঘণ্টাRussian: часJapanese: 時間Vietnamese: giờKorean: 시간Turkish: saatUrdu: گھنٹہIndonesian: jam
Example Sentences
It takes one hour to get to the city.
basic
What hour does your flight leave?
basic
He worked for eight hours today.
basic
What hour do you usually get home?
natural
We waited for hours in the line.
natural
Can you tell me the time?
natural