ala-una
ala-úna with stress marks
one o'clock
Usage Note
Ala-una is the standard colloquial expression for one o'clock, formed from the Spanish-derived time prefix ala and una (one). It is used in both spoken and written informal contexts for scheduling and timekeeping.
Examples
" Magkita tayo ng ala-una. "
Natural Translation
Let's meet at one o'clock.
Literal Translation
Let's-meet we at one-o'clock.
" Magsisimula ang pulong ng ala-una ng hapon. "
Natural Translation
The meeting will start at one o'clock in the afternoon.
Literal Translation
Will-start the meeting at one-o'clock of-the afternoon.
" Kung tatapusin natin ang trabaho bago mag-ala-una, may panahon pa tayong kumain bago bumalik sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
If we finish the work before one o'clock, we'll still have time to eat before going back to the office.
Literal Translation
If will-finish we the work before becomes-one-o'clock, there-is time still we to-eat before return to office.
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