🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Hora de comer

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɔɾɐ dʒi koˈmeʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hour of Eating/ˈaʊər əv ˈiːtɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Nós temos a hora de comer às 19 horas."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A designated time period during which a meal is consumed.

    "We usually have our hour of eating around 7 PM."
  2. 2

    A specific time set aside for eating, often associated with cultural or familial traditions.

    "In many cultures, the hour of eating is a time for family gatherings."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hour' originates from the Latin 'hora', which was derived from the Greek 'hōra', meaning a division of time. 'Eating' comes from the Old English 'etan', which has Germanic roots. The phrase 'hour of eating' signifies a specific time designated for meals, reflecting cultural practices around dining.

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