A2 Expression خنثی

Es hora de...

It's time to...

معنی

Indicates that the appropriate moment for an action has arrived.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

The 'hora de la comida' (lunchtime) is sacred, usually between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. If someone says 'Es hora de comer' in Spain, expect a long, multi-course meal, not a quick sandwich. The phrase 'Es hora de que nos vayamos' is often used at parties, but due to 'social politeness,' the actual departure might take another 30-60 minutes (the famous 'despedida'). The 'hora de la merienda' (afternoon snack) is a vital social bridge between work and the very late dinner (often at 10:00 PM). While punctuality varies, 'Es hora de empezar' in a formal meeting is a strict command. However, in social settings, 'Es hora de...' is often more of a suggestion than a rule.

💡

The 'Ya' Trick

Add 'Ya' to the beginning to sound more like a native speaker when you're impatient. '¡Ya es hora!'

⚠️

The Subjunctive Trap

If you add 'que', the next verb MUST change. 'Es hora de comer' vs 'Es hora de que comas'.

معنی

Indicates that the appropriate moment for an action has arrived.

💡

The 'Ya' Trick

Add 'Ya' to the beginning to sound more like a native speaker when you're impatient. '¡Ya es hora!'

⚠️

The Subjunctive Trap

If you add 'que', the next verb MUST change. 'Es hora de comer' vs 'Es hora de que comas'.

🎯

Song Lyrics

Listen for this phrase in Disney songs dubbed in Spanish; it's used constantly to move the plot forward.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and verb form.

Ya es hora ______ (ir) al aeropuerto.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: de ir

The standard pattern is 'Es hora de + infinitive'.

Which sentence is correct when talking to a friend about their habits?

You want to tell your friend it's time for them to study.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Es hora de que estudies.

When the subject changes (you are telling your friend), you need 'que' + subjunctive.

Match the Spanish phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These variations add different nuances of urgency and timing.

Select the most natural response.

Madre: '¡Juan! ¡Son las ocho de la mañana!' Juan: '¿Ya? ...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ¿Es hora de levantarse?

In a daily routine context, 'Es hora de + infinitive' is the most natural choice.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and verb form. جای خالی A2

Ya es hora ______ (ir) al aeropuerto.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: de ir

The standard pattern is 'Es hora de + infinitive'.

Which sentence is correct when talking to a friend about their habits? Choose B1

You want to tell your friend it's time for them to study.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Es hora de que estudies.

When the subject changes (you are telling your friend), you need 'que' + subjunctive.

Match the Spanish phrase to its English equivalent. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These variations add different nuances of urgency and timing.

Select the most natural response. dialogue_completion A2

Madre: '¡Juan! ¡Son las ocho de la mañana!' Juan: '¿Ya? ...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ¿Es hora de levantarse?

In a daily routine context, 'Es hora de + infinitive' is the most natural choice.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, adding 'la' makes it more specific or emphatic, like 'The hour has come.' For daily things, 'Es hora de' is more common.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your toddler.

'Toca' is more informal and implies a turn or a duty. 'Es hora de' is more about the schedule.

Use 'Ya era hora' as a standalone phrase.

No, for weather use 'Es tiempo de...'.

Yes, 'Es hora de un cambio' is perfect.

Never. In Spanish, 'h' is always silent.

Yes, 'Será hora de...' (It will be time to...).

Yes, it is universal across all Spanish-speaking countries.

No, it must be 'vayamos' (subjunctive).

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Llegó el momento

similar

The moment has arrived

🔄

Toca + infinitive

synonym

It's time to / It's one's turn to

🔗

Es tiempo de

similar

It is a time of/for

🔗

Ya va siendo hora

specialized form

It's about time

🔗

Dar la hora

builds on

To strike the hour / To be the latest trend

مفید بود؟
هنوز نظری وجود ندارد. اولین نفری باشید که افکار خود را به اشتراک می‌گذارد!