Portuguese Phrase
Quando é o exame final?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or time of the final exam in a course. It is a straightforward, neutral‑tone question used in academic settings to clarify scheduling.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know when the final test will be held – for example, when speaking with a professor, a teaching assistant, or a classmate while planning study sessions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoéoexamefinal?
Quando (question word)
Used to ask about time; it does not change with gender or number.
é (ser, 3rd person singular)
The verb ser is used for permanent or scheduled events, such as exam dates.
o (definite article)
Matches the masculine singular noun that follows (exame).
exame (noun)
Means “exam” or “test”; masculine singular.
final (adjective)
Placed after the noun it modifies; means “final” or “ending”.
🗨In Conversation
Quando é o exame final?
When is the final exam?
É na sexta‑feira, às 14h, na sala 203.
It’s on Friday at 2 p.m., in room 203.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando está o exame final?
Use ser (é) for scheduled events; estar (está) is for temporary states or locations.
Quando é o final exame?
Adjectives normally follow the noun in Portuguese.
Quando é o exame final??
Only one question mark is needed; double punctuation is non‑standard.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a data do exame final?
What is the date of the final exam?
Quando teremos o exame final?
When will we have the final exam?
Em que dia é o exame final?
On which day is the final exam?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, final exams are often scheduled by the university’s academic calendar, and students usually refer to them with the verb ser (e.g., “O exame é na segunda”). Using estar (e.g., “O exame está na segunda”) sounds informal and can imply a temporary location rather than a set date. Also, it’s polite to add a brief courtesy like “por favor” when asking a professor.