Ora
Hour
Language note: Pronounced 'oh-rah', distinct from 'ore' (meaning 'hours').
Culture note: Italians often reference 'ora' when arranging informal meetups.
Context: Giulia checks her watch and notes how many hours they have spent at the café.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ora
[OH-rah]
Hour / Now
A unit of time equivalent to sixty minutes; or at this moment.
Che ora è adesso?
What time is it now?
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