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"Una" is a form of "una", a noun which is often translated as "one". "Es la una" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's one o'clock". Learn more about the difference between "es la una" and "una" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's one o'clock
Es la una de la mañana. ¡Ya duérmete!It's one o'clock in the morning. Go to sleep!
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la una(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. one
Es la una de la tarde.It's one in the afternoon.
b. one o'clock
Tengo una cita a la una.I have an appointment at one o'clock.
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