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Spanish Phrase

¿A qué hora sirven el desayuno?

/a ke ˈoɾa ˈsiɾβen el de.saˈʝuno/
Meaning"At what time do they serve breakfast?"
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Meaning

Literally, ‘At what time do they serve breakfast?’ It is a polite way to ask a restaurant, hotel, or café when the breakfast service begins.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you’re checking the breakfast schedule at a hotel, asking a café about their morning menu, or planning a meeting that involves a morning meal.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Aquéhorasirveneldesayuno?

1

A qué hora

The phrase 'a qué hora' is used to ask about the time something happens. It literally means 'at what hour'.

2

sirven (present, 3rd person plural)

‘Sirven’ is the present‑tense, third‑person plural form of the verb *servir* (to serve). It is used here as an impersonal ‘they serve’.

3

el desayuno

The definite article *el* is required because you are referring to the specific meal of breakfast.

4

Interrogative punctuation

Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) marks; never omit the opening one.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿A qué hora sirven el desayuno?

At what time do they serve breakfast?

Lo servimos de 7:00 a 10:30 de la mañana.

We serve it from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿A qué hora sirve el desayuno?

    ‘Sirve’ is singular; the sentence needs the plural form because the subject is understood as ‘they’ (the staff).

  • ¿A que hora sirven el desayuno?

    The interrogative ‘qué’ always carries an accent in questions.

  • ¿A qué hora sirven los desayunos?

    ‘Desayuno’ is singular; do not add an ‘s’ unless you’re talking about multiple breakfasts.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿A qué hora se sirve el desayuno?

    At what time is breakfast served?

  • ¿A qué hora ofrecen el desayuno?

    At what time do they offer breakfast?

  • ¿Cuándo sirven el desayuno?

    When do they serve breakfast?

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking countries breakfast is lighter and earlier than in the U.S.‑style brunch culture. Typical times range from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in hotels, while cafés may start serving as early as 6 a.m. If you’re staying at a hotel, the phrase ‘desayuno incluido’ on your reservation means breakfast is already part of the price.