Also means
Oras can also mean opportunity or a specific moment for something to happen
Usage Note
Oras is used to refer to both the time of day and a specific duration in hours. It is most commonly used in the phrase 'Anong oras na?' to ask for the current time.
Examples
" Wala akong oras ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I don't have time right now.
Literal Translation
None I time now.
" Anong oras na? "
Natural Translation
What time is it?
Literal Translation
What time already?
" Kung may oras ka mamaya, sana matulungan mo akong ayusin ang mga papeles bago magsara ang opisina. "
Natural Translation
If you have time later, I hope you can help me sort out the papers before the office closes.
Literal Translation
If has time you later, hopefully helped you me to-fix the documents before close the office.
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