How to Say ‘What time?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿a qué hora?
💬 Usage Tip: Sounds like 'ah ke ora', always with a questioning tone.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Time can be flexible, so specifics might not always be precise.
Phrase Breakdown
¿A
At
Used to indicate the time at which something happens.
¿A qué hora llegas?
At what time do you arrive?
qué
what
Used to ask for specific information.
¿Qué libro lees?
What book are you reading?
hora?
time?
Refers to the time on the clock.
La hora es importante.
The time is important.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
a
[ah]
At
Used to express a specific time.
¿A qué hora es la reunión?
At what time is the meeting?
qué
[keh]
What
Used to ask about specific information.
¿Qué libro estás leyendo?
What book are you reading?
hora
[OH-rah]
Hour/Time
The hour of the day.
Quiero saber la hora exacta.
I want to know the exact time.
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