a la hora de
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a la hora de(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. when it comes to (in the present)
A la hora de elegir una computadora, es importante tener en cuenta qué uso le vas a dar.When it comes to choosing a computer, it's impotant to keep in mind what you're going to use it for.
b. when it came to (in the past)
A Pepe le encantaba la juerga, pero a la hora de trabajar, arrimaba el hombro como el que más.Pepe loved partying, but when it came to working, he mucked in as much as anyone else.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Iré al banco a la hora de comer, antes de ir al restaurante.I'll go to the bank at lunchtime, before going to the restaurant.
Luis se portó mal, y la profesora lo castigó a quedarse en clase a la hora del recreo.Luis behaved badly, and the teacher made him stay in the classroom at playtime.
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