Spanish Phrase
Sí. ¿A qué hora?
Meaning
The speaker first confirms something with a clear "Sí" and then asks for the specific time. It’s a concise way to say, “Yes, at what time?” often used after agreeing to meet, call, or do an activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you have just accepted an invitation, a plan, or a request and need to know the exact hour. It works in both formal and informal settings, from arranging a coffee with a friend to confirming a business appointment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí¿Aquéhora?
Sí (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes‑no question; note the accent on the í, which distinguishes it from the conjunction "si" (if).
¿A qué hora?
A standard interrogative phrase meaning “at what time?”; the preposition "a" introduces the time reference, "qué" is the interrogative pronoun, and "hora" is the noun for hour.
Accent on "qué"
The accent marks the interrogative form; without it the word would be the conjunction "que" (that).
Inverted question marks
Spanish requires both opening (¿) and closing (?) question marks; omitting the opening mark is a common error.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te parece bien ir al cine mañana?
Does it sound good to go to the movies tomorrow?
Sí. ¿A qué hora?
Yes. At what time?
✕Common Mistakes
Si. ¿A que hora?
Missing the accent changes the meaning to the conditional "if".
Sí. ¿A que hora?
Without the accent "que" is a conjunction, not an interrogative pronoun.
Sí. A qué hora?
Spanish requires both opening and closing question marks.
↔Alternatives
Claro, ¿a qué hora?
Sure, at what time?
Sí, ¿qué hora?
Yes, what time?
De acuerdo, ¿a qué hora nos vemos?
Alright, at what time shall we meet?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the 24‑hour clock is common for formal schedules (e.g., 18:30 for 6:30 p.m.), while everyday conversation often uses the 12‑hour clock with "de la mañana", "de la tarde" or "de la noche". When you ask "¿A qué hora?" be ready to clarify the period of the day if the answer could be ambiguous. Punctuality varies: Southern Europe and Latin America tend to be more relaxed about exact times, so confirming the hour helps avoid misunderstandings.