ya era hora de que

it was about time that

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it was about time that Says that something was overdue; it can express impatience or relief.
SP: Ya era hora de que descansaras.
EN: It was about time you got some rest.

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.

Pensé que ya era hora de que todos nos encontráramos.

I thought it was about time we all met.

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.

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.

— Esplendor americano (2003)

Ya era hora de que llegaras.

It was about time you arrived.

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.