Italian Phrase
Quando è il tuo appuntamento?
Meaning
Literally, “When is your appointment?” It asks the listener for the time or date of a scheduled meeting, whether it’s a doctor’s visit, a job interview, or a romantic date. The phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use
Use this question when you need to know the exact timing of someone’s upcoming engagement. It works well in casual conversation with friends, in professional settings with colleagues, or when confirming details with a service provider.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoèiltuoappuntamento?
Quando (When)
Interrogative adverb used to ask about time; placed at the beginning of a question.
Essere (è)
Third‑person singular present of 'essere', used here as a copula linking the subject 'appuntamento' with its time.
Articolo determinativo (il)
Definite article 'il' agrees in gender and number with the masculine singular noun 'appuntamento'.
Possessivo (tuo)
Possessive adjective matching the masculine singular noun; means 'your'.
Appuntamento (appointment/date)
Masculine noun meaning a scheduled meeting, a date, or a medical appointment.
Punteggiatura (question mark)
In written Italian, a question mark is placed only at the end of the sentence; the opening question mark (¿) is not used.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao Marco, quando è il tuo appuntamento con il dentista?
Hey Marco, when is your dentist appointment?
È domani alle tre del pomeriggio.
It’s tomorrow at three p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Il tuo appuntamento è quando?
Do not translate directly to English word order; keep the Italian structure with the verb before the subject.
Quando è la tua appuntamento?
Avoid using the feminine form ‘appuntamento’ → ‘appuntamento’ is masculine; the feminine ‘appuntamento’ does not exist.
Quando sono il tuo appuntamento?
Never use ‘sono’ here; ‘è’ matches the singular noun ‘appuntamento’.
↔Alternatives
A che ora è il tuo appuntamento?
At what time is your appointment?
Quando hai l'appuntamento?
When do you have the appointment?
Qual è la data del tuo appuntamento?
What is the date of your appointment?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, punctuality is valued but not always strict; it’s common to confirm the exact hour, especially for medical or business appointments. When you’re invited to a social ‘appuntamento’ (a date or a coffee), adding a friendly “ci vediamo lì?” (see you there?) after the question can soften the tone. Also, note that ‘appuntamento’ can refer to a romantic date, so context matters.