The Question Words in Portuguese
As palavras interrogativas em português são essenciais para fazer perguntas. Elas ajudam a obter informações específicas. Uma dica para lembrar delas é associar cada palavra a uma situação em que você a usaria.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the question words in a real Portuguese conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | Portuguese | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| what | o que | oo keh | |
| who | quem | keng | |
| where | onde | on-jee | |
| when | quando | kwan-doo | |
| why | por que | poor keh | |
| how | como | koh-moo | |
| which | qual | kwahl | |
| how much | quanto | kwan-too |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the question words in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, the question words are: o que, quem, onde, quando, por que, como, qual, quanto. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the question words in Portuguese?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.