Portuguese · Question Words
Que horas
[/ke ˈɔɾɐʃ/]
What time
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to ask what the time is.
Usado para perguntar as horas.
Example
Que horas são agora?
What time is it now?
Etymology
'Que horas' consists of 'que' (what) and 'horas' (hours) originating from Latin constructs, transitioning into a colloquial phrase referring to time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Que horas' is primarily used in informal spoken contexts when asking for the time, though it can appear in written forms, especially in dialogue.