Portuguese Phrase
Sim. Que horas e qual número do quarto?
Meaning
The speaker confirms something ('Sim') and then asks two related questions: what time it is and what the room number is. It’s a concise way to request both pieces of information in one go.
When to use
Use this phrase at a hotel reception, a dormitory office, or any place where you need to verify the current time and locate a specific room. It’s informal but polite, suitable for everyday conversation with staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SimQuehorasequalnúmerodoquarto
Sim
A short affirmative answer meaning 'yes' or 'indeed', often used to confirm a previous statement.
Que horas
Literally 'what hours', the common way to ask 'what time is it?'.
e
Coordinating conjunction meaning 'and', linking two questions.
qual número do quarto
A phrase meaning 'which room number', used when asking for a specific room identifier.
do
Contraction of 'de' + 'o', meaning 'of the', linking 'número' and 'quarto'.
🗨In Conversation
Sim. Que horas e qual número do quarto?
Yes. What time is it and what is the room number?
São 14h30. O seu quarto é o 215.
It’s 2:30 PM. Your room is 215.
✕Common Mistakes
Que horas é?
Use 'são' with plural 'horas'; 'é' is only for singular hour.
qual número quarto?
Missing the preposition 'do' that links 'número' and 'quarto'.
Sim. Que horas e qual número do quarto
Add a question mark at the end to indicate the interrogative nature.
↔Alternatives
Sim. Que horas são e qual é o número do quarto?
Yes. What time is it and what is the room number?
Certo. Que horas são e qual o número do quarto?
Alright. What time is it and what’s the room number?
Ok. Que horas são e qual número do quarto?
Okay. What time is it and which room number?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, it’s common to use the 24‑hour clock in formal settings like hotels, so saying 'São 14h30' sounds natural. When asking for a room number, adding 'do' (de + o) is essential; omitting it ('qual número quarto') sounds ungrammatical.