Que horas são?
What time is it?
Language note: 'Que horas são?' is used for the current time inquiry.
Culture note: Punctuality is polite and expected, especially in business contexts.
Context: Maria notices the clock and asks for the current time.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Que
[kay]
What
Used to ask for specific information.
Que horas são agora?
What time is it now?
horas
[hoh-ras]
hours
Units of time, each equal to 60 minutes.
As horas passam devagar.
The hours go by slowly.
são
[sow]
are
Form of the verb 'to be', used for plural subjects.
São muitas horas de trabalho.
There are many hours of work.
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