How to Say ‘What time is it?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿qué hora es?
💬 Usage Tip: Another essential phrase, always polite to ask before making plans.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Time-checking isn't constant; punctuality isn't always expected.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Qué
What
Asks for specific information.
¿Qué estás haciendo?
What are you doing?
hora
time
Refers to the current time on the clock.
La hora es correcta.
The time is correct.
es?
is?
Used to express the state of being or identity.
Ella es doctora.
She is a doctor.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
qué
[keh]
what
Used to ask for information about something, in this case, the time.
¿Qué día es hoy?
What day is today?
hora
[oh-rah]
hour/time
Refers to a specific moment in the day, used to ask or tell the time.
La hora de salir es a las 3.
The time to leave is at 3.
es
[es]
is/are
A form of the verb 'to be', used here to indicate the current time.
Ella es la nueva profesora.
She is the new teacher.
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