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"La hora" is a form of "hora", a noun which is often translated as "hour". "Formal" is an adjective which is often translated as "formal". Learn more about the difference between "la hora" and "formal" 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).
a. time
Es hora de que se reúnan y tomen una decisión.It is time for them to meet and make a decision.
5. (meeting)
a. appointment
Mañana tengo hora con el podólogo.I have an appointment with the podiatrist tomorrow.
formal(
fohr
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mahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. formal
Como es de noche, creo que la boda va a ser formal.Since it's at night, I think the wedding will be formal.
a. reliable
Sebastián es muy formal y siempre llega a tiempo.Sebastian is very reliable and is always on time.
b. dependable
Gloria es muy formal; siempre hace lo que la situación exige.Gloria is very dependable; she always does what the situation demands.
c. responsible
Verónica es menor que su hermano, pero es más formal.Veronica is younger than her brother, but she is more responsible.
d. serious
Gustavo es muy formal en el aspecto de cumplir con sus promesas.Gustavo is very serious in the sense that he keeps his promises.
