Portuguese Phrase
Que tal às 15h?
Meaning
The phrase means “How about at 3 p.m.?” and is used to suggest a specific time for an activity or meeting. It’s informal and friendly, often used among friends or colleagues.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to propose a time for something, such as meeting for coffee, a call, or a class. It works well in casual conversation and can be followed by a brief description of the activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetalàs15h?
Que tal
A colloquial way to propose an idea, literally “what such”.
às
Contraction of “a + as”, used before feminine singular nouns indicating time.
15h
24‑hour clock notation; read as “quinze horas”.
🗨In Conversation
Que tal às 15h?
How about at 3 p.m.?
Perfeito! Nos vemos no café da esquina.
Perfect! See you at the corner café.
✕Common Mistakes
Que tal às 3pm?
Avoid using “às” with a 12‑hour format; say “às 3 da tarde” instead.
Que tal, senhor?
In very formal contexts, replace with “O que acha de”.
↔Alternatives
Que acha de às 15h?
What do you think about 3 p.m.?
Vamos nos encontrar às 15h?
Shall we meet at 3 p.m.?
Que tal às três da tarde?
How about three in the afternoon?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, using the 24‑hour clock (15h) is common in written schedules, but in spoken language people often say “três da tarde”. The phrase “Que tal” is informal; for formal settings you might use “O que acha de”.