How to Say ‘What is your name?’ in Portuguese
Qual é o seu nome?
💬 Usage Tip: Often asked when making reservations or introductions.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Knowing and using someone's name is a sign of respect and personal interest.
Phrase Breakdown
Qual
what
Asks for specific information.
Qual é a sua cor favorita?
What is your favorite color?
é
is
The third person singular of 'to be'.
Ela é médica.
She is a doctor.
o seu nome
your name
Refers to a person's identification.
Meu nome é Ana.
My name is Ana.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qual
[kwahl]
What
A word used to request information.
Perguntou, 'Qual' é o seu nome?
He asked, 'What' is your name?
é
[eh]
is
A verb used to state being.
'É' importante ter o nome na reserva.
It 'is' important to have the name on the reservation.
o
[oo]
the
Definite article for specifying something particular.
Ele é 'o' cliente que fez a reserva.
He is 'the' customer who made the reservation.
seu
[SAY-ooh]
your
Indicates possession related to the person spoken to.
Qual é 'seu' número de confirmação?
What is 'your' confirmation number?
nome
[NOH-mee]
name
A word or set of words by which a person is known.
Precisa escrever o 'nome' correto na reserva.
You need to write the correct 'name' in the reservation.
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