B1 Expression ニュートラル

Está na hora.

It's time.

意味

Indicates that the appropriate moment for something has arrived.

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文化的背景

In Brazil, 'Tá na hora' is extremely common in daily speech, often used to hurry someone up playfully. In Portugal, the phrase is slightly more formal and often used to signal the end of a work day. Used similarly to Brazil, often with a sense of community expectation. Used in formal and informal contexts to mark the start of community events.

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The 'de' rule

Always remember to add 'de' after 'hora' if you are adding an action.

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Silent H

Never pronounce the 'h' in 'hora'. It is always silent in Portuguese.

意味

Indicates that the appropriate moment for something has arrived.

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The 'de' rule

Always remember to add 'de' after 'hora' if you are adding an action.

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Silent H

Never pronounce the 'h' in 'hora'. It is always silent in Portuguese.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

Está na hora ___ dormir.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de

The phrase 'Está na hora' is followed by 'de' before an infinitive.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Está na hora de ir.

You need both the preposition 'na' and 'de'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vamos sair? B: Sim, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: está na hora

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

🎉 スコア: /3

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練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

Está na hora ___ dormir.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de

The phrase 'Está na hora' is followed by 'de' before an infinitive.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose A2

Which is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Está na hora de ir.

You need both the preposition 'na' and 'de'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Vamos sair? B: Sim, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: está na hora

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

Yes, it is very flexible for any activity.

It is neutral and works in almost all contexts.

関連フレーズ

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Chegou a hora

similar

The time has arrived

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Já é hora

similar

It is already time

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Perder a hora

builds on

To oversleep/be late

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Ter hora marcada

specialized form

To have an appointment

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