"O que" translates to "what" in English and is used to ask for specific information.

"Que" is also translated as "what" and is used in a similar way to "o que". It's often used in exclamatory sentences or directly before a noun.

"Qual" (singular) and "quais" (plural) mean "which". They're used when the speaker wants to know a specific choice from a known set of options.

"Quem" is used to ask about people's identity.

5. "Quanto(s)" or "Quanta(s)" - How Much/How Many

"Quanto(s)" (masculine) or "quanta(s)" (feminine) is used to inquire about quantity.

"Como" is used to ask about the manner or condition of something.

"Por que" is used to ask about reasons or causes.

"Para que" is used to ask about purpose or objective.

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Brazilian Portuguese Asking Questions