Spanish Phrase
¿Qué llevas hoy?
Meaning
A friendly question asking someone what they are wearing (or carrying) today. It can be used to comment on a outfit, to start a conversation about fashion, or simply to be curious about what someone has brought with them.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family, or classmates. It works well when you see someone’s outfit and want to compliment or ask about it, or when you’re curious about what they’ve brought to a meeting or event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quéllevashoy?
¿Qué?
Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what', always written with an opening and closing question mark in Spanish.
llevas
Second‑person singular present of the verb *llevar* (to wear / to carry). The ending -as marks tú form.
hoy
Adverb of time meaning 'today'. It can appear before or after the verb without changing meaning.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué llevas hoy?
What are you wearing today?
Llevo una chaqueta azul y una bufanda roja.
I’m wearing a blue jacket and a red scarf.
✕Common Mistakes
Que llevas hoy?
Missing the accent changes the meaning; *que* without accent is a conjunction, not a question word.
¿Qué lleva hoy?
Third‑person singular; you need the second‑person form *llevas* when speaking to 'tú'.
Qué llevas hoy
Placing *hoy* before the verb is fine, but dropping the question marks makes the sentence a statement.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué te pones hoy?
What are you putting on today?
¿Qué llevas puesto hoy?
What are you wearing today?
¿Con qué ropa vas hoy?
What clothes are you going out in today?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, commenting on someone’s outfit is a common way to break the ice, especially among peers. Keep the tone light and avoid overly personal remarks about body shape. In more formal contexts (e.g., a business meeting) you might opt for a neutral version like *¿Qué lleva usted hoy?* to show respect.