How to Say ‘What's your name?’ in Portuguese
Qual é o teu nome?
💬 Usage Tip: Typical phrase to get to know someone.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Introductions can lead to more detailed conversations in social settings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qual
[kual]
Which
Used to ask a question about one or more people or things from a definite set.
Qual é o teu nome?
What is your name?
é
[eh]
is
Third person singular of 'be'.
Ele é meu amigo.
He is my friend.
o
[oo]
The
Definite article used to specify a particular noun as identified by the speaker.
O tempo está bom.
The weather is good.
teu
[tay-oo]
Your
Possessive adjective used to denote something belonging to the person being addressed.
Teu carro é bonito.
Your car is nice.
nome
[noh-may]
Name
A word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or object.
Qual é o teu nome?
What is your name?
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