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"Horas" is a form of "hora", a noun which is often translated as "hour". "Años" is a form of "año", a noun which is often translated as "year". Learn more about the difference between "horas" and "años" below.
la hora(
oh
-
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 año(
ah
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nyoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. year
El año pasado nos mudamos a Madrid.Last year we moved to Madrid.
a. grade
Si fallo el examen, tendré que repetir el año.If I fail this test, I will have to repeat the grade.
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