Spanish Phrase
Sí, porfa. Para las 6:15 de la mañana.
Meaning
A friendly, informal way to say “Yes, please. For 6:15 in the morning.” The speaker is confirming a request and giving a precise time for a meeting, appointment, or activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to accept a suggestion or request in a casual conversation and you need to specify the exact time in the morning. It works well between friends, classmates, or coworkers in a relaxed environment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SíporfaParalas6:15delamañana
Sí
Affirmative response meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a statement.
porfa
Colloquial contraction of “por favor”. Use only in informal settings with friends or peers.
Para + time
The preposition “para” can indicate a scheduled time, similar to “for” in English.
las + hour
When telling time, Spanish uses the definite article “las” before the hour (except for 1 o’clock, which uses “la”).
de la mañana
Specifies the morning part of the day; contrast with “de la tarde” (afternoon) and “de la noche” (night).
🗨In Conversation
¿Te parece bien quedar a las 6:15 de la mañana?
Does meeting at 6:15 in the morning work for you?
Sí, porfa. Para las 6:15 de la mañana.
Yes, please. For 6:15 in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, por favor. Para las 6:15 de la mañana.
While grammatically correct, using the full “por favor” changes the register from informal to neutral. If you want to keep the casual tone, stick with “porfa”.
Sí, porfa. A las 6:15 de la mañana.
“A las” is also correct for indicating time, but mixing “para las” and “a las” in the same sentence can sound inconsistent. Choose one preposition.
Sí, porfa. Para las 6:15 de la mañana.
When speaking, most native speakers say “seis y quince” instead of reading the digits. Using the digits is fine in writing or digital communication.
↔Alternatives
Sí, por favor. A las 6:15 de la mañana.
Yes, please. At 6:15 in the morning.
Claro, a las seis y quince de la mañana.
Sure, at six fifteen in the morning.
De acuerdo, a las 6:15 a.m.
Alright, at 6:15 a.m.
Cultural Tip
“Porfa” is a very informal shortcut for “por favor”. It’s perfect for texting or chatting with friends, but avoid it in formal emails, business meetings, or when speaking to strangers. Also, note that Spanish speakers usually say the time as “seis y quince” or “seis quince” rather than reading the digits, especially in spoken language.