Hora is the essential term for both the 60-minute unit and the specific time on a clock.
30초 단어
- Refers to a sixty-minute duration of time.
- Used to indicate specific clock time.
- Essential for scheduling and daily communication.
Overview
'Hora' es un sustantivo femenino fundamental en el español. Es la palabra estándar para referirse a la medida de tiempo de 60 minutos, pero también funciona como un concepto abstracto para designar un momento puntual en el transcurso del día. 2) Usage Patterns: Se usa casi exclusivamente con el verbo 'ser' para preguntar o decir la hora (¿Qué hora es? / Son las tres). Es un sustantivo femenino, por lo que siempre requiere artículos femeninos (la, una, las). Cuando nos referimos a la hora en punto, usamos la expresión 'en punto'. 3) Common Contexts: Es omnipresente en la vida cotidiana. Se emplea para citas (tengo una hora con el médico), para organizar horarios de trabajo, viajes o simplemente para saber cuánto tiempo falta para realizar una tarea. También aparece en frases hechas relacionadas con la puntualidad o la urgencia. 4) Similar Words Comparison: A diferencia de 'tiempo', que es un concepto mucho más amplio y abstracto (duración, clima, época), 'hora' es una medida precisa y contable. Mientras que 'momento' se refiere a un instante breve o una circunstancia, 'hora' siempre mantiene la relación con el reloj o la división cronológica del día.
예시
¿Qué hora es?
everydayWhat time is it?
La cita es a las diez en punto.
formalThe appointment is at ten o'clock sharp.
Se me ha hecho tarde, ya es hora de irme.
informalIt got late for me, it's time to go.
El examen tendrá una duración de dos horas.
academicThe exam will last for two hours.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
A última hora
At the last minute
Llegar a buena hora
To arrive at a good time
Media hora
Half an hour
자주 혼동되는 단어
Tiempo is used for duration, weather, or abstract time. Hora is strictly for clock time.
Momento refers to a specific, usually short, instant in time. Hora is a standardized unit.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Always remember that 'hora' is feminine. When telling time, 'una' uses 'es la' while all other numbers use 'son las'. It is a neutral word used in all levels of formality.
자주 하는 실수
Students often use 'estar' instead of 'ser' when telling time. Another error is using the masculine article 'el' instead of 'la'. Finally, confusing 'hora' with 'tiempo' is very common for beginners.
Tips
Use the verb ser for time
Always use 'ser' (son las/es la) when telling time. Never use 'estar' for this purpose.
Don't confuse with time
Remember that 'tiempo' is general time, while 'hora' is specific clock time. Mixing them up leads to confusion.
Punctuality varies by region
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'hora' can be flexible. However, in professional settings, punctuality is expected.
어원
The word comes from the Latin 'hora', which itself comes from the Greek 'hōra'. It originally referred to a season or a specific period of time.
문화적 맥락
In many Spanish-speaking countries, social gatherings might start later than the 'hora' mentioned, which is a cultural nuance known as 'la hora latina'. However, professional business hours are strictly observed.
암기 팁
Think of a clock face and say 'La hora' aloud while pointing to it. Remember: 'Es la una, son las demás' to master the verb conjugation.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문La forma correcta es decir '¿Qué hora es?' si es singular o '¿Qué horas son?' en algunas regiones, aunque lo más común es '¿Qué hora es?'.
Es un sustantivo femenino. Siempre debes usar artículos como 'la' o 'las'.
Se refiere a las horas del día con mayor tráfico o afluencia de personas. Es un término muy común en ciudades grandes.
Dices 'Es a las dos en punto'. La expresión 'en punto' enfatiza que no hay minutos adicionales.
셀프 테스트
Ahora mismo, ___ las cuatro de la tarde.
Se usa 'son' para las horas plurales (2 a 12).
¿Cómo se dice 1:00 PM?
La una es singular, por eso usamos 'es'.
es / la / ¿qué / hora / ?
Es la estructura estándar para preguntar la hora.
점수: /3
Summary
Hora is the essential term for both the 60-minute unit and the specific time on a clock.
- Refers to a sixty-minute duration of time.
- Used to indicate specific clock time.
- Essential for scheduling and daily communication.
Use the verb ser for time
Always use 'ser' (son las/es la) when telling time. Never use 'estar' for this purpose.
Don't confuse with time
Remember that 'tiempo' is general time, while 'hora' is specific clock time. Mixing them up leads to confusion.
Punctuality varies by region
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'hora' can be flexible. However, in professional settings, punctuality is expected.
예시
4 / 4¿Qué hora es?
What time is it?
La cita es a las diez en punto.
The appointment is at ten o'clock sharp.
Se me ha hecho tarde, ya es hora de irme.
It got late for me, it's time to go.
El examen tendrá una duración de dos horas.
The exam will last for two hours.
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