Portuguese · Question Words
Qual
[/ˈkwaw/]
Which / What
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask for a choice between options or to request identification.
Usado para pedir uma escolha entre opções ou solicitar identificação.
Example
Qual é o seu prato favorito?
Which is your favorite dish?
Etymology
'Qual' is derived from the Latin 'qualis', meaning 'of what kind'. It has evolved to serve as a determinant question word in Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Qual' is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, often used in conversations to select from a group, with minimal regional variation.