Portuguese Phrase
Que horas você acorda?
Meaning
This question asks someone to tell you the specific time they usually get out of bed in the morning. It focuses on the habit rather than a single occasion.
When to use
Use it in casual conversation when you want to know a person's daily routine, for example when planning a meeting, arranging a trip, or simply getting to know a new friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quehorasvocêacorda
Que (interrogative)
"Que" is used to ask "what" about a noun, here it asks about the specific time.
horas (noun, plural)
"horas" means "hours" and is used in the plural when asking for a clock time.
você (pronoun)
"você" is the neutral second‑person pronoun in Brazilian Portuguese.
acorda (present indicative)
"acorda" is the third‑person singular form of the verb "acordar" (to wake up) that matches the pronoun "você".
🗨In Conversation
Que horas você acorda?
What time do you wake up?
Eu acordo às sete horas.
I wake up at seven o’clock.
✕Common Mistakes
Que horas você acordas?
"acordas" is the second‑person singular (tu) form; with "você" you need "acorda".
Que horas é você acorda?
"Que horas é" is a literal translation of the English "What time is it?" and is not used to ask about someone's waking time.
Eu acordo sete horas.
Leaving out the preposition "às" before the answer sounds unnatural; native speakers expect it.
↔Alternatives
A que horas você se levanta?
At what time do you get up?
Que horário você costuma acordar?
What time do you usually wake up?
Quando você costuma acordar?
When do you usually wake up?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil people almost always use the preposition "às" before a specific clock time (e.g., "às sete horas"). Also, most Brazilians consider waking up before 7 a.m. as early; mentioning "às oito" is seen as a more relaxed schedule. Adjust your tone according to the level of familiarity – use a friendly tone with friends and a slightly more formal one in professional settings.