Spanish Phrase
Suena a las 7:30 de la mañana.
Meaning
The sentence means that something (usually an alarm, a bell, or a scheduled event) makes a sound at 7:30 in the morning. It is a concise way to state a fixed time for a recurring sound.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone the exact time a sound will occur, such as setting an alarm, describing a school bell, or informing a colleague about a meeting start time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Suenaalas7:30delamañana
Sonar (impersonal)
The verb 'sonar' is often used impersonally to indicate when a sound (like an alarm) occurs, similar to 'to go off' in English.
Time expression 'a las'
'a las' introduces a specific time; it is followed by the hour and minutes, and the article 'las' agrees with the feminine noun 'horas' implied.
Part of day 'de la mañana'
Adds clarification that the time is in the morning, distinguishing it from 'de la tarde' (afternoon) or 'de la noche' (night).
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora suena la alarma?
What time does the alarm go off?
Suena a las 7:30 de la mañana.
It goes off at 7:30 in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
Sonó a las 7:30 de la mañana.
Use the present 'suena' for a regular schedule; 'sonó' is past tense and would mean it already rang.
Es a las 7:30 de la mañana.
The verb 'ser' does not convey the idea of a sound occurring; use 'sonar' instead.
Suena a 7:30 de la mañana.
When using the 24‑hour format, omit the article 'las' and write '07:30'.
↔Alternatives
La alarma suena a las 7:30 de la mañana.
The alarm goes off at 7:30 in the morning.
Empieza a las 7:30 de la mañana.
It starts at 7:30 in the morning.
Comienza a las siete y media de la mañana.
It begins at half past seven in the morning.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the 24‑hour clock is common in formal contexts, so you might also hear 'Suena a las 07:30' without 'de la mañana'. However, in everyday conversation adding 'de la mañana' helps avoid confusion, especially when the same hour could refer to the afternoon or night.