Portuguese Phrase
Quando é a sua próxima aula?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct way to ask someone about the timing of their next lesson or class. It uses the verb 'ser' to identify a scheduled event in time. The structure is standard for both European and Brazilian Portuguese.
When to use
Use this when talking to students, colleagues, or language exchange partners to coordinate schedules. It is appropriate for academic or professional learning environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoéasuapróximaaula
Quando
An interrogative pronoun used to ask about time or dates.
Ser (é)
Used here to denote a scheduled event, which is a permanent or fixed point in time.
Sua
A possessive pronoun that must match the feminine gender of the noun 'aula'.
🗨In Conversation
Eu preciso estudar mais hoje.
I need to study more today.
Quando é a sua próxima aula?
When is your next class?
✕Common Mistakes
Quando está a sua próxima aula?
Use the verb 'ser' for scheduled events and times rather than 'estar'.
Quando é seu próxima aula?
The possessive pronoun must agree with the feminine gender of the noun 'aula'.
↔Alternatives
A que horas é a sua aula?
At what time is your class?
Quando você tem aula de novo?
When do you have class again?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'você' is the standard way to address peers and even many teachers, while in Portugal, 'tu' is more common among friends. In both regions, asking about someone's schedule is a common way to lead into an invitation for coffee or a study session.