Portuguese Phrase
Que horários eles têm?
Meaning
Literally “What times do they have?”, this question is used to ask about the available slots in a schedule – for classes, appointments, bus departures, etc. It implies you want to know the list of possible times.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to find out the timetable of a group, a service, or a person’s availability. It works in both formal and informal contexts, such as asking a receptionist, a teacher, or a friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quehorárioselestêm?
Que (interrogative)
Used to ask for specific information; it can be translated as “what” or “which”.
horários (plural noun)
The plural of “horário”, meaning “time(s)”, “schedule”. Remember the accent on the “a”.
eles (subject pronoun)
Third‑person plural pronoun meaning “they”. It can be omitted in Portuguese, but it adds clarity here.
têm (verb ter, 3rd‑person plural)
Present‑tense form of “ter” (to have). Note the tilde on the “e” indicating nasalization.
🗨In Conversation
Que horários eles têm?
What times do they have?
Eles têm aulas às 10h e às 14h.
They have classes at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Que horário eles tem?
The verb must agree with the plural subject “eles”; use “têm” (with tilde) not “tem”.
Que horário eles têm?
If you’re asking about more than one time slot, use the plural “horários”.
Quê horários eles têm?
Do not add an accent; “quê” is a noun meaning “the thing”. Here you need the interrogative “que”.
↔Alternatives
Quais são os horários disponíveis?
Which times are available?
Que horários estão disponíveis?
What times are available?
Em que horários eles estão livres?
At what times are they free?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, people often use the 24‑hour clock for official schedules (e.g., 14h for 2 p.m.), but in casual conversation the 12‑hour format with “da manhã”, “da tarde”, or “da noite” is common. Also, the verb “ter” is frequently used to talk about availability, so mastering its conjugations is essential for everyday interactions.