hora UTC
/oɾa utk/from spelling rules
The English phrase "utc time" is translated into Spanish as hora UTC.
This phrase refers to the primary time standard used to regulate clocks and time globally. When communicating time in Spanish, it is common to use the 24-hour format.
Did you know?
- While hora UTC is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use hora zulu in aviation and military contexts to refer to the same standard.
- The Spanish word hora is used in the phrase a la hora, which can mean 'immediately' or 'right now' in certain colloquial contexts.
- The word hora descends from the Latin hōra, which originally came from the Ancient Greek word hṓrā.
Examples in context
- La hora UTC es la referencia mundial.UTC time is the worldwide reference.
- ¿Cuál es la hora UTC actual?What is the current UTC time?
- Debes configurar el servidor con la hora UTC.You must set the server with UTC time.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are coordinating a global meeting.
- ElenaElena, ¿a qué hora es la reunión?Elena, what time is the meeting?
- JavierEs a las diez de la hora UTC, Javier.It is at ten UTC time, Javier.
- ElenaEntonces es más temprano para mí.Then it is earlier for me.
- JavierSí, revisa tu zona horaria local.Yes, check your local time zone.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
