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"La hora" is a form of "hora", a noun which is often translated as "hour". "En punto" is a phrase which is often translated as "sharp". Learn more about the difference between "la hora" and "en punto" below.
la hora(
oh
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rah
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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. 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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en punto(
ehn
 
poon
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toh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sharp
El concierto comenzará a las nueve en punto.The concert will begin at nine o'clock sharp.
b. on the dot
¿Qué hora es? - Son las diez y media en punto.What time is it? - It's ten thirty on the dot.
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