Spanish Phrase
¿Tienes tiempo para una reunión?
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to inquire about someone's availability for a professional or formal discussion. It directly asks if the listener has a window of time specifically for the purpose of a meeting.
When to use
Use this when you need to schedule a discussion with a coworker or a business partner. It is perfect for both spontaneous checks and more formal scheduling requests.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tienestiempoparaunareunión?
Tienes
The 'tú' form of the verb 'tener' (to have). It is used here for an informal but professional address.
Para
A preposition used here to indicate purpose, showing that the time is intended for a meeting.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes tiempo para una reunión?
Do you have time for a meeting?
Claro, ¿de qué quieres hablar?
Sure, what do you want to talk about?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Haces tiempo para una reunión?
Use 'tener' (to have) to express having time, not 'hacer' (to make).
¿Tienes tiempo por una reunión?
Use 'para' to indicate the purpose of the time being requested.
↔Alternatives
¿Estás disponible para una reunión?
Are you available for a meeting?
¿Te viene bien una reunión?
Does a meeting suit you?
Cultural Tip
While 'reunión' is the standard word for a business meeting, 'cita' is typically reserved for medical appointments or romantic dates. In many Spanish-speaking business cultures, it is common to spend the first few minutes of a meeting on social pleasantries before diving into the agenda.