Portuguese Phrase
Quando é o teu compromisso?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask about the time or date of a scheduled event or obligation. The word 'compromisso' is very versatile in Portuguese, referring to anything from a business meeting to a doctor's appointment or even a social engagement you are committed to.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know the schedule of someone's pre-arranged plans. It is suitable for both professional settings and informal conversations with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoéoteucompromisso
Interrogative 'Quando'
This word functions exactly like 'When' in English to initiate questions about time.
Verb 'Ser' (é)
The third-person singular form of 'ser' is required here because you are defining the time of a fixed event.
Possessive 'Teu'
This is the informal 'your'. In formal contexts or certain Brazilian regions, you might replace this with 'seu'.
🗨In Conversation
Quando é o teu compromisso?
When is your appointment?
É amanhã às dez horas da manhã.
It is tomorrow at ten o'clock in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando está o teu compromisso?
In Portuguese, the verb 'ser' (é) is used to indicate the time of an event, while 'estar' is used for temporary locations or states.
↔Alternatives
A que horas é o teu compromisso?
At what time is your appointment?
Quando você tem o compromisso?
When do you have the appointment?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese culture, 'compromisso' implies a level of duty. While 'reunião' specifically means a meeting, 'compromisso' is the standard way to refer to any 'engagement' on one's calendar. In Portugal, using 'teu' is common among friends, whereas in Brazil, 'seu' is more frequently used even in informal speech.