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"Minutos" is a form of "minuto", a noun which is often translated as "minute". "Las horas" is a form of "hora", a noun which is often translated as "hour". Learn more about the difference between "minutos" and "las horas" below.
el minuto(
mee
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noo
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. minute
Saca el pollo del refrigerador 15 minutos antes de cocinarlo.Take out the chicken from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking it.
2. (figurative) (moment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. minute
Por favor, aguarda un minuto. Tengo que atender otra llamada.Please, hold on a minute. I need to take another call.
b. sec (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Acabo de salir de la ducha. Estaré lista en un minuto.I just got out of the shower. I'll be ready in a sec.
a. minute
Aumenta el ángulo en cinco grados y nueve minutos.Increase the angle by five degrees and nine minutes.
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).
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.
