Portuguese Phrase
Que horário é bom pra você?
Meaning
Literally, 'What time is good for you?' It is the go‑to way to ask someone which part of the day works best for a meeting, call, or activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to arrange a meeting, a phone call, a class, or any event that depends on both parties' availability. It is informal and fits casual conversation with friends, coworkers, or classmates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quehorárioébompravocê?
Que (interrogative)
Used to ask 'what' about a noun; here it asks about the specific time.
horário (noun)
Means 'time' or 'schedule' and is masculine singular.
é (ser, 3rd singular)
The verb 'to be' used for permanent or defining characteristics.
bom (adjective)
Means 'good' and agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes.
pra (para + a)
Colloquial contraction of 'para' meaning 'for' or 'to'.
você (pronoun)
Second‑person singular pronoun; neutral in most Brazilian contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Oi, Maria! Que horário é bom pra você amanhã?
Hey Maria! What time works for you tomorrow?
Eu posso às 15h, mas se preferir, às 10h também está bom.
I can at 3 p.m., but if you prefer, 10 a.m. is also fine.
✕Common Mistakes
Que horas é bom pra você?
Use the singular 'horário' with the verb 'é' (singular). 'Que horas é bom...' is grammatically incorrect.
Que horário é bom para a você?
The preposition 'para' does not contract with 'você'; the correct informal form is 'pra'.
Que horas são bons para você?
If you use the plural 'horas', the adjective must agree: 'bons'.
↔Alternatives
Qual horário é melhor para você?
Which time is better for you?
Que horas são boas para você?
What hours are good for you?
Qual o melhor horário para você?
What is the best time for you?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the contraction 'pra' is everyday speech; in formal writing or when speaking with strangers you should use 'para'. Also, Brazilians usually say 'Que horário' while European Portuguese speakers prefer 'Que horas'. The phrase is polite, but if you want to sound extra courteous you can add 'por favor' at the end: 'Que horário é bom pra você, por favor?'.