This is the 6876th most frequent Portuguese word.
hours
The Portuguese word "horas" translates to "hours" in English, referring to units of time equal to 60 minutes.
Here, 'hours' refers to a measurement of time in periods consisting of sixty minutes each, emphasizing duration.
Eu trabalho muitas horas durante a semana.
I work many hours during the week.
In this question, 'horas' is used to inquire about the current time, referring specifically to the position of the clock.
Que horas são agora?
What time is it now?
The term 'horas' here represents the specific periods during which an establishment is operational, listed as spans of time during the day.