Spanish Phrase
¿A qué hora es tu reunión?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct inquiry about the scheduled time of a specific event. It uses the preposition 'a' to indicate a specific point in time and the verb 'ser' because meetings are events that take place.
When to use
Use this in professional or academic settings when you need to confirm someone's schedule. It is also common in casual contexts if friends are coordinating a group activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Aquéhoraestureunión?
A qué hora
This specific construction is used to ask 'at what time' something happens, requiring the preposition 'a' at the start.
Ser (es)
The verb 'ser' is used here because a meeting is an event; 'estar' is reserved for the physical location of people or objects.
🗨In Conversation
Oye, ¿a qué hora es tu reunión?
Hey, at what time is your meeting?
Es a las tres de la tarde.
It is at three in the afternoon.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué hora es tu reunión?
Missing the preposition 'a' which is required when asking at what time an event occurs.
¿A qué hora está tu reunión?
Use 'ser' instead of 'estar' for the time and location of scheduled events like meetings.
↔Alternatives
¿Cuándo es la reunión?
When is the meeting?
¿A qué hora te reúnes?
At what time are you meeting?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking countries, professional meetings are formal, but social gatherings may have a more flexible start time. In Mexico, the word 'junta' is often used instead of 'reunión' in a business context.