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"Hora" is a noun which is often translated as "hour", and "lugar" is a noun which is often translated as "place". Learn more about the difference between "hora" and "lugar" 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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el lugar(
loo
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gahr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. place
Todo estaba en su lugar cuando llegué.Everything was in place when I arrived.
b. spot
Este es un buen lugar para armar la carpa.This is a good spot to set up the tent.
a. place
Acabó la carrera en el cuarto lugar.She finished the race in fourth place.
a. place
Si te pusieras en mi lugar verías que no es fácil ser yo.If you put yourself in my place, you'd see it isn't easy being me.
a. room
¡Perdón! Ya no hay lugar en el carro.Sorry! There's no room in the car.
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