Spanish Phrase
¿A qué hora desayunas?
Meaning
This question asks someone what time they usually have breakfast. It is informal and directed to a single person you know well.
When to use
Use it in casual conversation when you want to learn a friend’s morning routine, arrange a meeting that involves breakfast, or simply make small‑talk about daily habits.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Aquéhoradesayunas?
¿A qué hora?
The phrase '¿A qué hora?' is used to ask "at what time" and is followed by a verb in the appropriate conjugation.
Desayunar (present, 2nd person singular)
Desayunas is the present‑indicative form for "you (tú)"; remember the -as ending for -ar verbs.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark; both are required.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora desayunas?
What time do you have breakfast?
Desayuno a las ocho y media.
I have breakfast at eight‑thirty.
✕Common Mistakes
¿A que hora desayunas?
The interrogative word needs an accent: "qué".
¿A qué hora desayuno?
Desayuno is first‑person; the correct form for "you" is "desayunas".
A que hora desayunas?
Both opening and closing question marks are required in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora sueles desayunar?
At what time do you usually have breakfast?
¿A qué hora tomas el desayuno?
At what time do you take breakfast?
¿A qué hora comes el desayuno?
At what time do you eat breakfast?
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries breakfast is served between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, but in some regions (especially in Spain) a later "desayuno" around 9‑10 am is common, and it’s usually a light meal of coffee, toast, or pastries. Adjust your question accordingly if you’re talking to someone from a different region.