How to Say ‘What time is it?’ in Spain Spanish
¿qué hora es?
💬 Usage Tip: Add 'es' to make it a full sentence. Spanish is good with straightforward questions!
🇪🇸 In Spain: Punctuality for social gatherings in Spain is relaxed, but being on time is expected in business contexts.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Qué
What
Used to ask for information or an explanation.
¿Qué quieres?
What do you want?
hora
hour/time
Refers to the specific time of day.
Nos vemos a las tres en punto.
We meet at three o'clock.
es
is
Third person singular of 'ser', to be used in identifying time.
Es importante.
It is important.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
qué
[keh]
What
Used to inquire about something.
¿Qué hora es ahora?
What time is it now?
hora
[oh-rah]
Hour
A period of 60 minutes.
Preguntó qué hora es.
He asked what time it is.
es
[ehs]
Is
Indicates the present time.
Es la hora exacta.
It is the exact time.
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