Spanish Phrase
¿Qué horarios tiene el gimnasio?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the operating hours of a gym. It uses the interrogative *qué* to request specific information, the plural noun *horarios* to refer to the schedule, and the verb *tener* to indicate possession of those hours.
When to use
Use this question when you arrive at a gym, call the reception, or chat with a friend about fitness facilities and need to know when the gym is open.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quéhorariostieneelgimnasio?
¿Qué?
Interrogative pronoun used to ask for information; placed at the beginning of a question.
horarios
Plural noun meaning 'hours' or 'schedule'; agrees with the verb in number.
tiene
Third‑person singular present of the verb *tener* (to have); matches the singular subject *el gimnasio*.
el
Definite article that specifies the noun *gimnasio*.
gimnasio
Masculine noun meaning 'gym' or 'fitness center'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué horarios tiene el gimnasio?
What hours does the gym have?
El gimnasio abre de 6 a 22 de lunes a viernes, y de 8 a 20 los sábados.
The gym is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday‑Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué horarios tienes el gimnasio?
Use *tiene* (third‑person) because the subject is *el gimnasio*, not *you*.
¿Qué horas tiene el gimnasio?
While *horas* is understandable, *horarios* is the more natural word for a set schedule.
¿Qué horarios tiene gimnasio?
Omitting the article makes the phrase sound incomplete.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora abre el gimnasio?
At what time does the gym open?
¿Cuál es el horario del gimnasio?
What is the gym's schedule?
¿Cuáles son los horarios del gimnasio?
What are the gym's hours?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries gyms often have different opening times on weekdays and weekends, and they may close for a siesta in the early afternoon. When asking for schedules, it’s polite to use the formal *tiene* unless you know the staff member well enough to switch to *tienes*.