Portuguese · Question Words
O que / Que
[/u ke/ /ke/]
What
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask for information about something.
Usado para pedir informações sobre algo.
Example
O que você quer para o jantar?
What do you want for dinner?
Etymology
'O que' derives from the Latin 'quid', which means 'what' or 'which'. This construction has evolved in Portuguese to form questions about identity or nature.
How & Where It’s Used
'O que' is used in both spoken and written forms to ask about something specific, presenting no significant regional differences in usage.