Telling the Time

Telling the time in Spanish requires a few specific structures that differ from English. Once you learn the core patterns, you will be able to ask and tell the time confidently in any situation -- from making appointments to catching a train.

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Asking the Time

Spanish	English
¿Qué hora es?	What time is it?
¿Tiene hora?	Do you have the time? (formal)
¿Tienes hora?	Do you have the time? (informal)
¿A qué hora...?	At what time...?

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The Basic Structure

"Es la" vs "Son las"

• Use es la for 1 o'clock (singular): Es la una.
• Use son las for all other hours (plural): Son las dos. Son las tres. Son las diez.