How to Say ‘The exact time’ in Mexican Spanish
La hora exacta
lah OR-ah eg-ZAK-tah
[lah OR-ah eg-ZAK-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful chunk: "hora" = time/hour, "exacta" = exact. Say it together like one package phrase.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: For plumber visits in Mexico, arrival windows can be flexible, so asking for "la hora exacta" is practical.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
"La" is the feminine singular definite article, meaning "the."
La hora exacta depende de cuándo llegue el técnico.
The exact time depends on when the technician arrives.
hora
[OR-ah]
hour / time
"Hora" means "hour" or "time," often used when talking about appointment times.
La hora del servicio todavía no está confirmada.
The service time is not confirmed yet.
exacta
[eg-ZAK-tah]
exact
"Exacta" means "exact" and matches the feminine noun "hora."
Necesito la hora exacta para estar en casa.
I need the exact time so I can be at home.
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