Spanish Phrase
¿Es hora de irnos?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether it is now the appropriate moment to leave. It can be used politely to check if everyone is ready to go, whether at a social gathering, a meeting, or a travel situation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to confirm that it’s time to depart, especially in group settings where you’re not the only one leaving. It works well at the end of a dinner, before catching a train, or when a meeting is winding down.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Eshoradeirnos?
Ser vs. Estar
Use "es" (from ser) for permanent or defining statements, such as "es hora" (it is time). "Está" would be incorrect here.
Hora de + infinitive
The construction "hora de" is followed by an infinitive verb to indicate that it is time to do something.
Ir + nos (reflexive pronoun)
"Irnos" combines the infinitive "ir" with the reflexive pronoun "nos" to mean "to go (away) together" or "to leave".
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark for all interrogative sentences.
🗨In Conversation
¿Es hora de irnos?
Is it time for us to leave?
Sí, ya cerraron el restaurante. Vamos.
Yes, the restaurant is closed now. Let’s go.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Está hora de irnos?
Use "es" (ser) with "hora de"; "está" would be incorrect because "hora" is a fixed expression.
¿Es hora de ir?
The reflexive pronoun "nos" is needed to convey "we" are leaving together.
¿Es hora irnos?
The preposition "de" must appear between "hora" and the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
¿Ya es momento de irnos?
Is it already time for us to leave?
¿Deberíamos irnos ahora?
Should we go now?
¿Es ya hora de marcharnos?
Is it already time to head out?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, punctuality is flexible, so asking "¿Es hora de irnos?" is a courteous way to gauge whether the host or the group feels it’s appropriate to leave. The phrase is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts, but you might add "por favor" for extra politeness in very formal settings.