Spanish Phrase
¿Cuándo entregan las notas?
Meaning
A polite way to ask when the school or teacher will hand out the students' grades. It can refer to a specific exam, a term, or the final report card.
When to use
Use this question in a classroom, during a parent‑teacher meeting, or when calling the school office to find out the schedule for grade distribution. It works both in formal and informal contexts, but keep the tone courteous.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuándoentreganlasnotas?
¿Cuándo?
Interrogative adverb of time, always written with an opening and closing question mark and an accent on the 'á'.
entregan
Third‑person plural present indicative of entregar; used when the subject is 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' (they/you formal).
las notas
Direct object; 'las' is the feminine plural definite article, and 'notas' means grades or marks.
Verb‑subject agreement
Even though the subject is omitted, the verb ending -an signals a plural subject.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo entregan las notas?
When do they hand out the grades?
El viernes por la tarde, después de la asamblea.
On Friday afternoon, after the assembly.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Cuando entregan las notas?
Missing the accent changes the meaning; 'cuando' means 'when' in statements, not questions.
¿Cuándo entrega las notas?
Singular verb would imply a single person; the subject is plural (they).
¿Cuándo entregan las nota?
The article must agree in gender and number with the noun.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora entregan las notas?
At what time do they hand out the grades?
¿Cuándo se entregan las notas?
When are the grades delivered?
¿Cuándo recibiré mis notas?
When will I receive my grades?
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the word 'nota' refers to a grade, not a musical note. Schools often release grades on a set day, announced in advance. When asking a teacher, it’s courteous to use the formal 'usted' form (e.g., '¿Cuándo entregan las notas, profesor?'), especially in more traditional settings.