Portuguese Phrase
A que horas é tua pausa para o almoço?
Meaning
Literally, 'At what time is your break for lunch?' It is a polite, informal way to ask a colleague or friend when they usually take their lunch break.
When to use
Use this question in a workplace, school, or any setting where you need to coordinate schedules, such as planning a meeting around a colleague’s lunch hour.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aquehorasétuapausaparaoalmmoço
A que horas
The fixed interrogative phrase 'A que horas' means 'at what time' and is used to ask about specific times.
Ser vs. Estar
Here we use the verb 'ser' (é) because we are identifying the time of an event, not describing a temporary state.
Possessive adjective 'tua'
In informal Portuguese, 'tua' (your) agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows (pausa, feminine singular).
Preposition 'para'
The preposition 'para' introduces the purpose of the pause – 'for lunch'.
Definite article 'o'
The article 'o' before 'almmoço' is required because we are talking about the specific meal of lunch.
🗨In Conversation
A que horas é tua pausa para o almoço?
What time is your lunch break?
É ao meio‑dia, às 12:30.
It’s at noon, at 12:30.
✕Common Mistakes
A que horas é tuas pausa para o almoço?
Use the singular feminine 'tua' because 'pausa' is singular and feminine.
A que horas são tua pausa para o almoço?
The verb must be singular 'é' because the subject is the singular noun phrase 'pausa'.
A que horas é tua pausa almoço?
You need the preposition 'para' and the article 'o' to link the purpose and the specific meal.
↔Alternatives
A que horas é a tua pausa para o almoço?
What time is your lunch break?
Qual é o horário da tua pausa para o almoço?
What is the time of your lunch break?
Quando é a tua pausa para o almoço?
When is your lunch break?
Cultural Tip
In Portugal and Brazil, lunch is often taken between 12:00 and 14:00. In many Portuguese companies the official lunch break lasts one hour, while in Brazil it can be shorter or longer depending on the region. Asking about the exact hour shows respect for the other person’s schedule and helps avoid scheduling conflicts.