l'ora→ hourItalian word meaning
"l'ora" is a A2-level Italian word meaning "hour". Below you can find 19 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
19 stories
Example Sentences
Playing Football
Giocano per un'ora.
They play for one hour.
The Math Test
Dopo due ore, Tom si sente meglio.
After two hours, Tom feels better.
Meeting the Neighbors
Sara rimane un'ora.
Sara stays for one hour.
At the Cafe
Parlano a lungo. Un'ora passa in fretta.
They talk for a long time. An hour passes quickly.
The Train Journey
Dopo un'ora, arriviamo alla nostra stazione.
After one hour, we arrive at our station.
The Wrong Phone Call
Parlano per un'ora dopo.
They talk for one hour after that.
Asking the Time
'Ha l'ora?'
'Do you have the time?'
Walking Into Wrong Class
'Oh no!' dice Max quando vede l'ora.
'Oh no!' Max says when he sees the time.
Getting Enough Sleep
Poi controllava il telefono per un'altra ora.
Then she checked her phone for another hour.
Meeting with the Tutor
Hanno continuato a lavorare per l'ora successiva.
They continued working for the next hour.
Asking for Permission
'Signora Chen, mi chiedevo se potrei andare via un'ora prima oggi?' chiede Maria.
'Mrs. Chen, I was wondering if I could leave an hour early today?' Maria asks.
Late for the Interview
Il colloquio di lavoro era tra un'ora.
The job interview was in one hour.
Making a Reservation
Ha selezionato la data e l'ora.
She selected the date and time.
The Mysterious Neighbor
Dopo due ore, la porta finalmente si aprì.
After two hours, the door finally opened.
The Surprise Visit
Maria preparò una piccola borsa e guidò per tre ore.
Maria packed a small bag and drove for three hours.
The Parking Ticket
Il cartello diceva 'Massimo due ore.'
The sign said 'Maximum two hours.'
Making an Excuse
Ha guardato il suo telefono e ha visto l'ora.
He looked at his phone and saw the time.
Exam Stress
Trascorsero un'ora a lavorare sui problemi.
They spent an hour working through the problems.
The Theater Play
Hanno parlato per quasi un'ora, aggiornandosi sulle rispettive vite.
They talked for almost an hour, catching up on each other's lives.