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ya era hora de que

it was about time that

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phrase Rare #31,906
it was about time that Used to say something should have happened earlier and is overdue. Often followed by a clause in the subjunctive.
SP: Ya era hora de que llegara el tren.
EN: It was about time the train arrived.

Ya era hora de que fueras a la peluquería.

It was about time you went to the hairdresser.

Ya era hora de que alguien hiciera algo con el alto coste del cuidado médico.

It was about time someone did something about the high cost of healthcare.

Ya era hora de que llegaras.

It was about time you arrived.

Sí, ya era hora de que la gente de quien siempre se burlan, fueran los héroes.

Yes, it was high time for the people who are always mocked to be the heroes.

— American Splendor (2003)

Ya era hora de que apareciera alguien.

It was about time someone showed up.

Ya era hora de que vinieras a verme.

It was about time you came to see me.

Ya era hora de que llegaran.

It was about time they arrived.

Ya era hora de que alguien lo hiciera.

It was about time someone did it.

Pensé que ya era hora de que todos nos encontráramos.

I thought it was about time we all met.