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"Fecha" is a form of "fecha", a noun which is often translated as "date". "Hora" is a noun which is often translated as "hour". Learn more about the difference between "hora" and "fecha" below.
la hora(
oh
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rah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. hour
Tengo una reunión en una hora.I have a meeting in an hour.
a. time
¿Qué hora es?What time is it?
a. time
Es hora de que se reúnan y tomen una decisión.It is time for them to meet and make a decision.
a. period
Tenemos una hora libre después de matemáticas.We have a free period after math class.
a. appointment
Mañana tengo hora con el podólogo.I have an appointment with the podiatrist tomorrow.
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la fecha(
feh
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chah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. date
Todavía no nos dieron la fecha del examen.We haven't been told the exam date yet.
b. appointment
Ya tengo fecha para la cirugía.I've already got an appointment for my surgery.
las fechas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. time of the year
Las fiestas de Navidad son fechas alegres para la mayoría.Christmas is a happy time of the year for most.
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