Portuguese Phrase
A que horas embarcamos?
Meaning
Literally, “At what time do we board?” It is used when a group wants to know the exact departure time of a plane, bus, train, or any other transport.
When to use
Use this question right before a trip – at the airport, bus terminal, train station, or when coordinating a group outing. It works both in formal settings (talking to staff) and informal ones (talking with friends).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aquehorasembarcamos
A que
The combination "A que" introduces a question about time, equivalent to "at what" in English.
horas
"horas" is the plural of "hora" (hour) and is used when asking for a specific time of day.
embarcamos
"embarcamos" is the first‑person plural present of the verb "embarcar" (to board, to set off).
🗨In Conversation
A que horas embarcamos?
At what time do we board?
Embarcamos às oito e meia.
We board at eight‑thirty.
✕Common Mistakes
Que horas embarcamos?
Missing the preposition "A"; without it the sentence sounds incomplete and ungrammatical.
A que horas embarcamos nós?
The pronoun "nós" is redundant because the verb ending already indicates the subject.
↔Alternatives
A que horas partimos?
At what time do we leave?
Qual é o horário de embarque?
What is the boarding time?
Quando é o nosso embarque?
When is our boarding?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, boarding announcements are usually made a few minutes before the scheduled time, and the phrase "embarque" is used for planes, buses and trains alike. When speaking to airline staff, keep a polite tone and add "por favor" if you need clarification. In Portugal, you’ll also hear "partida" more often for trains and ferries, so "A que horas é a partida?" is a useful regional variant.