O que gostas de fazer
What do you like to do
Language note: A common way to ask about someone's interests.
Culture note: Engages people in friendly conversation.
Context: You inquire about their interests for having fun.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
What
'O que' is used to introduce a question about preferences or choices.
O que gostas de fazer no tempo livre?
What do you like to do in your free time?
que
[keh]
that
'Que', in this context within 'o que', means 'that' in relative clauses.
Que tipo de música gostas?
What type of music do you like?
gostas
[gohst-as]
you like
'Gostas' is the second person singular form of 'gostar', meaning 'you like'.
Gostas de desafios, não é?
You like challenges, don't you?
de
[dih]
of
'De' is a preposition used to show possession or relation.
Gosta de caminhadas na natureza.
He/She likes hikes in nature.
fazer
[fa-zehr]
to do
'Fazer' means to perform an activity or task.
O que gostas de fazer nos fins de semana?
What do you like to do on weekends?
Phrase Parts
O que
what
A pronoun used to ask or refer to something unknown; in this context, it introduces a question.
O que você quer?
What do you want?
gostas
do you like
Second person singular form of 'gostar', meaning to enjoy or have a preference for something.
Tu gostas de música?
Do you like music?
de
of/to
A preposition used to indicate a preference or action related to something.
Ele gosta de ler.
He likes to read.
fazer
to do
An infinitive verb indicating an action or task.
Ela gosta de fazer exercício.
She likes to do exercise.
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