Portuguese Phrase
O horário está nas telas.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the schedule (horário) can be found displayed on the screens (telas). It conveys a temporary location, implying that the information is currently shown on digital boards.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to direct someone to look at digital boards for a timetable – e.g., in schools, universities, airports, or office lobbies where schedules are shown on monitors.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ohorárioestánastelas.
Definite article (O)
‘O’ is the masculine singular definite article, used before masculine nouns like ‘horário’.
Noun (horário)
‘horário’ means ‘schedule’ or ‘timetable’; it is masculine singular.
Verb (está)
‘está’ is the third‑person singular of ‘estar’, used for temporary location or state.
Contraction (nas)
‘nas’ = ‘em + as’, meaning ‘on/in the’ for feminine plural nouns.
Noun (telas)
‘telas’ is the plural of ‘tela’, meaning ‘screen’ or ‘display’.
🗨In Conversation
Onde posso ver o horário das aulas?
Where can I see the class schedule?
O horário está nas telas.
The schedule is on the screens.
✕Common Mistakes
O horário é nas telas.
‘Ser’ is used for permanent characteristics, not for a location that can change.
O horário está na tela.
If the schedule appears on multiple screens, use the plural ‘nas telas’. Use singular only when there is a single display.
↔Alternatives
O horário está nos monitores.
The schedule is on the monitors.
Você pode ver o horário nas telas.
You can see the schedule on the screens.
O cronograma está nas telas.
The timetable is on the screens.
Cultural Tip
In many Brazilian institutions, especially schools and transport hubs, digital screens are the default way to publish timetables. Using ‘está’ (estar) signals a temporary, physical location, whereas ‘é’ (ser) would be incorrect here. Also, remember that ‘tela’ can refer to TV screens, computer monitors, or any flat display.