Portuguese Phrase
Minha hora do almoço é às 12:30.
Meaning
The sentence means “My lunch time is at 12:30.” It tells the listener the exact moment you usually have lunch, using a formal structure that emphasizes the schedule.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell a colleague, a friend, or a service provider (e.g., a restaurant) the time you take lunch. It’s common in daily routine conversations, work‑place introductions, or when arranging meetings around meal times.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Minhahoradoalmoçoéàs12:30
Possessive adjective
"Minha" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (feminine singular).
Noun gender
"hora" is feminine, while "almoço" is masculine; articles must match.
Contraction "do"
"do" = de + o, meaning "of the"; used before masculine nouns.
Verb "ser"
"é" is the third‑person singular of "ser", used for defining identity or schedule.
Preposition "às"
"às" = a + as, used before feminine plural nouns or time expressions to mean "at".
Time expression
When stating a specific time, use the format "às HH:mm" or "às HH e mm".
🗨In Conversation
Qual é a sua hora do almoço?
What time is your lunch?
Minha hora do almoço é às 12:30.
My lunch time is at 12:30.
✕Common Mistakes
Minha hora do almoço é a 12:30.
Missing the accent; "a" means "to" while "às" means "at" for time.
Minha hora do almoço são às 12:30.
Use "é" (singular) because the subject "hora" is singular.
Minha hora do almoço é do almoço às 12:30.
Redundant; "do almoço" already means "of lunch"; you only need the time expression.
↔Alternatives
Eu almoço às 12:30.
I have lunch at 12:30.
Meu horário de almoço é às 12:30.
My lunch schedule is at 12:30.
Almoço ao meio‑dia e meia.
I lunch at half past noon.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, lunch ("almoço") is typically taken between 12 h and 14 h, and many offices have a break around that time. Using "às" before a specific time is the standard way to indicate "at". Remember that the accent on "às" is essential; without it the meaning changes.