what in Portuguese
what in Portuguese is por que, qual, que — what means used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
what in Portuguese
por que
qual
que
(exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkable, in either a good or bad way.
quanto
(exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkable, in either a good or bad way.
o quê?
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
o que
que
que
(relative, nonstandard) That; which; who.
What does "what" mean?
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det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
"What time does the train leave?"
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pron The thing or things that.
"I told her what happened last night."
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adv Used to add emphasis, showing that something is remarkable in a good or bad way.
"What a beautiful sunset!"
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intj Used informally at the end of a statement to invite agreement, similar to "right?"
"It's freezing out there, what?"
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what in a sentence
- What time does the train leave?
- What kind of music do you like?
- I told her what happened last night.
- Show me what you bought.
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What is "what" in Portuguese?
"what" in Portuguese is por que, qual, que. what means: Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
How do you use "what" in a sentence?
Example: "What time does the train leave?" In Portuguese, "what" is por que, qual, que.
Are there other ways to say "what" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "what": por que, qual, que, quanto, o quê?, o que.
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