Significado
For a clock to indicate the time by striking.
Contexto cultural
In many Spanish towns, the 'Plaza Mayor' clock is the reference point for the whole town. Church bells are very common in colonial city centers and are often referred to as 'dando la hora'.
Context is key
Only use this for mechanical devices. If it's digital, it doesn't 'give' the hour!
Significado
For a clock to indicate the time by striking.
Context is key
Only use this for mechanical devices. If it's digital, it doesn't 'give' the hour!
Teste-se
Which verb is correct for a clock?
El reloj ______ la hora.
Clocks 'give' the hour (dar la hora).
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exerciciosEl reloj ______ la hora.
Clocks 'give' the hour (dar la hora).
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasNo, phones don't 'give' the hour in this sense.
Frases relacionadas
Decir la hora
contrastTo tell the time
Sonar la hora
synonymThe hour sounds
