This is the 54th most frequent Italian word.
ore
The Italian word "ore" means "hours" in English.
In this sentence, 'ore' refers to a general period within the morning, highlighted as beneficial for studying. It demonstrates 'ore' used as a collective noun for 'hours'.
Le ore del mattino sono le migliori per studiare.
The morning hours are the best for studying.
Here, 'ore' indicates a specific quantity of time (two hours) that has elapsed, showing its use in the context of a measurable duration.
Sono passate solo due ore da quando siamo arrivati.
Only two hours have passed since we arrived.
In this case, 'ora' (singular of 'ore') is used in the sense of asking about a specific time on the clock, such as the departure of a train.