Spanish Phrase
¿A las cuatro te va bien?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether 4 o’clock is a convenient time for the listener. It is a polite, informal way to propose a meeting or appointment and to check the other person’s availability.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to set up a meeting, a phone call, a class, or any activity that requires a specific start time. It works in both personal and semi‑formal contexts, such as with friends, coworkers, or a tutor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Alascuatrotevabien?
A + hora
The preposition **a** is used to indicate a specific time. When talking about the hour, the article **las** (plural) precedes the number (except for 1 o’clock, which uses **la**).
Indirect object pronoun *te*
*Te* refers to the person you are asking about, functioning as an indirect object: ‘does it work **for you**?’
Verb *ir* in impersonal sense
*Va* comes from *ir* and is used impersonally to mean ‘it works/it suits’. The construction *… te va bien* = ‘it suits you well’.
Adverb *bien*
*Bien* modifies the verb phrase, indicating that the time is suitable.
🗨In Conversation
¿A las cuatro te va bien?
Does 4 o’clock work for you?
Sí, perfecto. Nos vemos entonces.
Yes, perfect. See you then.
✕Common Mistakes
¿A las cuatro va bien?
Do not drop the indirect object pronoun; *te* is needed to indicate ‘for you’. Without it the sentence becomes vague.
¿A cuatro te va bien?
Remember to keep the article *las* for hours other than one o’clock. Saying *a cuatro* sounds unnatural in most regions.
¿A las cuatro te va?
Using *va* instead of *va bien* changes the meaning to ‘does it go?’, which is not idiomatic for suitability.
↔Alternatives
¿Te viene bien a las cuatro?
Does 4 o’clock suit you?
¿A las cuatro te parece bien?
Is 4 o’clock okay with you?
¿Podemos quedar a las cuatro?
Can we meet at 4 o’clock?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the 24‑hour clock is common in written schedules, but spoken language usually uses the 12‑hour format with *de la mañana*, *de la tarde*, or *de la noche* for clarification. If you think there could be confusion, add the period: *¿A las cuatro de la tarde te va bien?* Also, using *va bien* is informal; in a very formal setting you might say *¿Le conviene a las cuatro?* with the formal pronoun *le*.