Portuguese Phrase
A saída é às 11.
Meaning
The sentence states that the departure (or exit) is scheduled for 11 o'clock. It is a typical way to give a fixed time for a bus, train, meeting, or any event that has a set start time.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to inform someone about the exact time a scheduled event will happen, such as a flight departure, a class start, or the time a door will be opened.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Asaídaéàs11
Definite article (A)
The feminine singular definite article 'a' is used before feminine nouns like 'saída' (exit, departure).
Noun (saída)
'Saída' means 'exit' or 'departure' and is a feminine noun, so it takes the article 'a'.
Verb 'ser' (é)
'É' is the third‑person singular present of 'ser' used for permanent or scheduled facts, such as a timetable.
Contraction 'às'
'Às' is the contraction of the preposition 'a' + the plural definite article 'as', used before plural feminine nouns or numbers indicating time.
Time expression (11)
When telling time, Portuguese uses the 24‑hour clock; '11' can be 11 am or 11 pm, clarified by context.
🗨In Conversation
A que horas é a reunião?
What time is the meeting?
A saída é às 11.
The meeting starts at 11.
✕Common Mistakes
A saída é a 11.
The preposition 'a' must contract with the article to form 'às' before a plural or numeric time expression.
A saída está às 11.
Use the verb 'ser' for scheduled times, not 'estar'.
A saída é às 11h.
While 'às 11h' is understood, the 'h' is redundant in spoken Portuguese; just say 'às 11'.
↔Alternatives
A partida é às 11.
The departure is at 11.
O horário de saída é às 11.
The departure time is at 11.
Sai às 11.
It leaves at 11.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, the 24‑hour clock is standard for timetables, especially in transport and official contexts. When speaking informally, people often say 'às onze' (using the word for the number) rather than just the numeral. Also, note that 'às' contracts only with plural feminine nouns or numbers; for singular you would say 'à uma' (at one o'clock).