Spanish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Hour" in Spanish: hora
la hora
Hour in Spanish is la hora. It is feminine: la hora. Media hora means half an hour. ¿A qué hora? asks when.
Waiting
Espero una hora.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce hora
Say it
OH-rah
/ˈoɾa/
OH-rah. Silent h. Stress OH. Soft Spanish r.
"Hour" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la hora | the hour / o'clock time Duration and clock time. | Duration and clock time. |
| media hora | half an hour Thirty minutes. | Thirty minutes. |
| cada hora | every hour Repeating schedule. | Repeating schedule. |
| ¿a qué hora? | at what time? When something happens. | When something happens. |
| horas | hours Plural duration: dos horas. | Plural duration: dos horas. |
How to use hora in real life
- 1Waiting
Espero una hora.
I'll wait one hour.
Una hora is feminine.
- 2Schedule
El bus pasa cada hora.
The bus comes every hour.
Cada hora for frequency.
- 3Plans
¿A qué hora llegas?
What time do you arrive?
A qué hora asks when.
Mistakes English speakers make with hora
Incorrect: Un hora es suficiente.
Correct: Una hora es suficiente.
Hora is feminine: una hora.
Incorrect: Espero media horas.
Correct: Espero media hora.
Media hora stays singular.
Good to know
Say es la una or son las dos for clock hora. Duration uses por una hora or durante una hora.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a bus
ChatPal
¿Cuánto falta? ¿Una hora?
How long left? An hour?
You
Media hora, creo.
Half an hour, I think.
ChatPal
¿A qué hora pasa el siguiente?
What time does the next one come?
You
Cada hora, según el letrero.
Every hour, according to the sign.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Hour" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Hour" in Spanish
Is hora masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la hora, una hora.
How do I say half an hour?
Media hora.
How do I ask at what time?
¿A qué hora…?
Hora or tiempo for duration?
Use hora for clock hours: dos horas.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Y in Spanish AlphabetY in spanish alphabet. Learn how y works in the Spanish alphabet, from its names (ye and i griega) to its dual consonant and vowel pronunciation
- How to Practice Speaking Spanish with AI the Smart WayLearn how to practice speaking Spanish with AI using practical routines, realistic scenarios, and feedback loops that actually build real-world fluency.
