Portuguese Phrase
Está marcado para as três.
Meaning
This phrase is a standard way to confirm the time of an appointment or event. The word 'marcado' functions as 'scheduled' or 'set', indicating that a specific time has been agreed upon.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or social contexts when someone asks about the time of a meeting, doctor's visit, or a date. It is the most common way to refer to pre-arranged times.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estámarcadoparaastrês
Estar
The verb 'estar' is used here to denote the temporary state of the schedule.
Marcado
This is the past participle of 'marcar', which means to mark or to schedule.
Para as
The preposition 'para' indicates the intended time, and 'as' is the mandatory feminine plural article used before hours.
🗨In Conversation
A que horas é a nossa reunião?
What time is our meeting?
Está marcado para as três.
It's scheduled for three o'clock.
✕Common Mistakes
É marcado para as três.
Use the verb 'estar' instead of 'ser' when referring to the current status of a scheduled event.
Está marcado em três horas.
Use 'para as' to indicate a specific time on the clock rather than a duration.
↔Alternatives
Ficou para as três.
It was set for three.
Temos um compromisso às três.
We have an appointment at three.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, while social gatherings might have a flexible start time, using the phrase 'está marcado' usually implies a formal or firm commitment, such as a business meeting or a medical appointment. Always include the article 'as' before the hour.