Portuguese Phrase
Como tá sua agenda hoje?
Meaning
This is a common and informal way to ask about someone's availability or how busy they are. The word 'tá' is a shortened spoken version of 'está', which makes the sentence sound natural and conversational. It specifically refers to one's 'agenda', meaning their planned appointments or tasks for the day.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual or professional settings when you want to see if someone has time to talk, meet, or hang out. It is the perfect icebreaker before asking for a favor or suggesting a meeting time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comotásuaagendahoje
Tá (Shortened Está)
This is the reduced form of the verb 'estar' in the third person singular, used universally in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.
Sua (Possessive)
The feminine possessive pronoun 'sua' matches the feminine noun 'agenda'.
🗨In Conversation
Oi! Como tá sua agenda hoje?
Hi! How is your schedule today?
Tá um pouco corrida, mas podemos falar às três.
It is a bit rushed, but we can talk at three.
✕Common Mistakes
Como é sua agenda hoje?
Use 'está' (or 'tá') for temporary states like a daily schedule, not 'ser'.
Como tá seu calendário hoje?
While 'calendário' means calendar, 'agenda' is the standard term for a daily schedule of tasks.
↔Alternatives
Você está livre hoje?
Are you free today?
Como está o seu dia?
How is your day?
Tem um tempinho hoje?
Do you have a little time today?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the shortened form 'tá' is used almost 100% of the time in spoken language, even in many office environments. Using the full word 'está' can sometimes sound overly formal or robotic in a quick check-in like this.