How to Say ‘What field do you work in?’ in Portuguese
Em que área você trabalha?
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Work-related questions are common in networking events.
Phrase Breakdown
Em que
In which
Used to inquire about a specific category or field.
Em que cidade você mora?
In which city do you live?
área
area
A noun referring to a field of expertise or a specific sector.
Esta é uma área importante.
This is an important area.
você
you
Second person singular pronoun, informal in Portugal.
Você está bem?
Are you okay?
trabalha
work
Third person singular present tense of the verb 'trabalhar', referring to performing a job.
Ela trabalha aqui.
She works here.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Em
[aim]
In
An indicator of location or position.
Em que andar fica o escritório?
On which floor is the office?
que
[keh]
which
Used to identify specific information.
Em que momento devemos começar?
At which point should we start?
área
[AH-reh-ah]
area
A specific field or subject of work.
Ele é especialista na área de tecnologia.
He is a specialist in the technology area.
você
[voh-SEH]
you
Referring to the person being addressed.
Você é novo aqui?
Are you new here?
trabalha
[trah-BAH-lyah]
work
To perform tasks or duties.
Onde você trabalha atualmente?
Where do you currently work?
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