Spanish Phrase
¿A qué horas está abierta la tienda?
Meaning
This question asks for the specific opening hours of a store. It’s a polite, neutral way to find out when a shop starts serving customers, useful for planning visits.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re traveling, shopping, or need to schedule a visit and want to know the exact times a store is open. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Aquéhorasestáabiertalatienda?
¿A qué
The interrogative phrase '¿A qué' introduces a question about a specific point in time or reason.
horas
Plural noun meaning 'hours'; used after 'a qué' to ask for a time range.
está abierta
Use the verb 'estar' with the past participle 'abierta' to describe a temporary state (the store being open). The adjective agrees in gender with 'tienda' (feminine).
la tienda
Definite article + feminine noun meaning 'the store/shop'.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué horas está abierta la tienda?
What time is the store open?
Abre de 9 de la mañana a 7 de la tarde, con una pausa de 2 a 4 de la tarde.
It opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a break from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
¿A qué horas es abierta la tienda?
Use 'estar' (está) for temporary states like being open; 'ser' (es) describes permanent characteristics.
¿A qué horas está abierto la tienda?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'tienda', so use 'abierta'.
¿A que horas está abierta la tienda?
The interrogative accent is required: '¿A qué horas...?'
↔Alternatives
¿Cuál es el horario de apertura de la tienda?
What is the store's opening schedule?
¿A qué hora abre la tienda?
At what time does the store open?
¿A qué hora cierra la tienda?
At what time does the store close?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries shops often close for a "siesta" in the early afternoon (usually between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.). When you ask about hours, be prepared for a possible break period, especially in smaller towns or traditional markets.