Portuguese Phrase
Claro. ¿Qué horas?
Meaning
The speaker first gives a friendly affirmation – “Sure, of course” – and then asks for the time. It is a casual way to confirm willingness and request the exact hour.
When to use
Use this two‑part reply after someone proposes an activity, a meeting, or a plan. It works best in informal conversations with friends, family, or classmates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Claro¿Quéhoras?
Claro
An adverb meaning “sure”, “of course”, or “clearly”. It is used to give a positive affirmation before a request or suggestion.
¿Qué ...?
The interrogative word “qué” (what) is used with a noun to ask for specific information. It always carries an accent.
horas (plural)
Literally “hours”. In everyday speech Spanish speakers sometimes ask “¿Qué horas?” to mean “What time?” especially when they expect a range or schedule.
Punctuation
Spanish questions require both opening (¿) and closing (?) marks. Forgetting the opening mark is a common error.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te apuntas al concierto mañana?
Do you want to join the concert tomorrow?
Claro. ¿Qué horas?
Sure. What time?
✕Common Mistakes
Claro. Que horas?
Missing the accent on “qué”. The interrogative always carries an accent.
Claro. Qué horas?
Missing the opening question mark, which is required in Spanish.
Claro. ¿Qué horas?
Using the plural “horas” when you only need the exact time; native speakers usually say “¿Qué hora es?” or “¿A qué hora?”.
↔Alternatives
Claro. ¿A qué hora?
Sure. At what time?
Sí, ¿qué hora es?
Yes, what time is it?
Por supuesto. ¿A qué hora?
Of course. At what time?
Cultural Tip
“Claro” is informal; in a formal setting you would replace it with “Por supuesto” or “Con mucho gusto”. Also, native speakers more often ask “¿A qué hora?” or “¿Qué hora es?” – “¿Qué horas?” is acceptable when you’re asking about a range of possible times (e.g., “¿Qué horas tienes libres?”).