Spanish Phrase
Tiene fecha, hora y lugar.
Meaning
The sentence states that something—usually an event or appointment—already has its date, time, and location set. It conveys that all three logistical details are known and fixed.
When to use
Use this phrase when confirming or informing someone that the essential details of a meeting, party, or any scheduled activity are already decided. It’s a concise way to answer questions like “¿Cuándo y dónde será?”
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tienefechahoraylugar
tener (tiene)
Third‑person singular present of the verb *tener* used to express possession or existence of something.
fecha
Noun meaning ‘date’; feminine, singular.
hora
Noun meaning ‘time’ (hour); feminine, singular.
y
Coordinating conjunction meaning ‘and’.
lugar
Noun meaning ‘place’; masculine, singular.
🗨In Conversation
¿Ya sabes cuándo será la reunión?
Do you already know when the meeting will be?
Sí, tiene fecha, hora y lugar.
Yes, it has a date, time, and place.
✕Common Mistakes
Es fecha, hora y lugar.
Avoid using *ser* for possession; *ser* describes inherent qualities, not what something has.
Tiene fecha, hora y sitio.
While *sitio* is understandable, *lugar* is the more common word in this fixed expression.
↔Alternatives
Ya está programado con fecha, hora y sitio.
It’s already scheduled with date, time, and venue.
Cuenta con fecha, hora y ubicación.
It comes with a date, time, and location.
Se ha fijado la fecha, la hora y el lugar.
The date, time, and place have been set.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, it’s common to list date, time, and place together when talking about events. Using *tener* (tiene) emphasizes that the event ‘possesses’ these details, which sounds natural and slightly more informal than *estar* or *ser* constructions.