Portuguese Phrase
Que horário é melhor pra sua reserva?
Meaning
This phrase is a polite and standard way to ask someone for their preferred time when making a booking. It uses 'Que horário' to specifically ask for a time slot and 'melhor' to indicate preference or convenience.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or service-oriented contexts, such as working at a restaurant, hotel, or clinic. It is also useful when coordinating plans with friends for a formal event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quehorárioémelhorprasuareserva
Que horário
Used to ask 'what time' specifically in the context of a schedule or appointment.
Pra (Contraction)
A very common spoken contraction of 'para' (for) and 'a' (the), essential for sounding like a native speaker.
🗨In Conversation
Gostaria de reservar uma mesa para duas pessoas.
I would like to reserve a table for two people.
Com certeza. Que horário é melhor pra sua reserva?
Certainly. What time is best for your reservation?
✕Common Mistakes
Qual hora é melhor para sua reserva?
While 'Qual hora' is grammatically possible, 'Que horário' is much more common and natural when discussing schedules or appointments.
Que horário é melhor para a sua reserva?
Using 'para a' is grammatically correct but sounds very formal; in spoken Brazilian Portuguese, the contraction 'pra' is preferred for a natural flow.
↔Alternatives
Qual o melhor horário para você?
What is the best time for you?
A que horas você prefere?
At what time do you prefer?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the contraction 'pra' is the standard in spoken language across almost all social contexts. When making reservations in major cities, it is common to be asked for a 'horário' rather than just 'hora' to specify the exact window of time.