Portuguese Phrase
Como tá o tempo hoje?
Meaning
A casual way to ask someone about the current weather conditions. It’s the everyday equivalent of ‘How’s the weather today?’ and is typically used among friends, family, or colleagues in informal settings.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re chatting with people you know well, such as friends, classmates, or coworkers. It’s perfect for small‑talk before a meeting, while waiting for a bus, or when planning outdoor activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comotáotempohoje?
Como
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how' used to ask about the manner or condition of something.
tá (está)
Colloquial contraction of the verb estar (to be) in the third‑person singular present; used in informal spoken Portuguese.
o tempo
Literal 'the weather'; tempo can also mean 'time', but context determines the meaning.
hoje
Adverb meaning 'today'.
Question mark
Marks the sentence as a question; intonation rises at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Como tá o tempo hoje?
How’s the weather today?
Tá ensolarado, mas vai chover à tarde.
It’s sunny, but it’ll rain in the afternoon.
✕Common Mistakes
Como tá o tempo hoje, senhor?
‘tá’ is informal; use ‘está’ in formal situations or with people you don’t know well.
Como tá o tempo hoje? (when you actually mean ‘What time is it today?’)
Don’t confuse ‘tempo’ (weather) with ‘tempo’ (time) when the context is about the clock.
Como tá o tempo hoje? Hoje?
Avoid adding an extra ‘hoje’ after the question mark; it’s redundant.
↔Alternatives
Como está o tempo hoje?
How is the weather today?
Que tempo está fazendo hoje?
What weather is it making today?
Qual é a previsão para hoje?
What’s the forecast for today?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, talking about the weather is a classic ice‑breaker. The informal ‘tá’ is common among peers, but switch to ‘está’ when speaking with elders, teachers, or in a professional email. Also, remember that ‘tempo’ can mean both ‘weather’ and ‘time’; context will tell you which one is intended.