Spanish Phrase
¿Tomas café por la mañana?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener habitually drinks coffee in the morning. It can be used to start a conversation about daily routines or to suggest a coffee break.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation with friends, coworkers, or classmates when you want to know about someone's morning routine or propose meeting for coffee.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tomascaféporlamañana?
Verb Tomar (present indicative)
‘Tomas’ is the second‑person singular (tú) form of the verb ‘tomar’ meaning ‘to drink/consume’. It follows regular -ar conjugation: yo tomo, tú tomas, él/ella toma.
Noun Café
‘café’ is a masculine singular noun meaning ‘coffee’. No article is needed when asking about the habit in general.
Time expression ‘por la mañana’
‘por’ + definite article + time of day indicates ‘in the morning’. It is the most common way to talk about habitual actions at a specific time.
Interrogative punctuation
Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) marks; the opening mark is mandatory.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tomas café por la mañana?
Do you drink coffee in the morning?
Sí, siempre tomo una taza antes de salir al trabajo.
Yes, I always have a cup before leaving for work.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Toma café por la mañana?
‘toma’ is third‑person singular; the question is directed at ‘tú’, so you need ‘tomas’.
¿Tomas el café por la mañana?
When asking about a habit, the article is usually omitted; ‘el café’ sounds like you’re referring to a specific cup.
¿Tomas café por la manana?
The word ‘mañana’ requires the tilde (ñ) and the accent on the final ‘a’ to indicate the correct pronunciation and meaning ‘morning’.
↔Alternatives
¿Bebes café por la mañana?
Do you drink coffee in the morning?
¿Te gusta tomar café por la mañana?
Do you like drinking coffee in the morning?
¿Consumes café por la mañana?
Do you consume coffee in the morning?
Cultural Tip
Coffee is a cornerstone of daily life in many Spanish‑speaking countries. In Spain, a small ‘café solo’ is often enjoyed at a bar after breakfast, while in Latin America a larger ‘café con leche’ may accompany a pastry. Asking about coffee habits is a friendly way to show interest in someone's routine, but avoid assuming everyone drinks coffee—some regions prefer tea or hot chocolate.