🇧🇷 Portuguese phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Portuguese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Quantos anos você tem?
"How old are you?" in Portuguese · say it like kwahn-tohs ah-nohs veh-seh tehm

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Portuguese is Quantos anos você tem?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Quantos anos você tem?
standard and widely used in Brazil
Qual a sua idade?
more formal way to ask

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know someone's age. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You can ask friends, family, or acquaintances. Just make sure to use a friendly tone.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Quantos anos você tem?How old are you?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Quantos anos você tem?' too formally in casual situations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It depends on the context, but generally, it's acceptable among friends.

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