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How to Say ‘So, why do you want to work with us?’ in Portuguese

Então, porque é que quer trabalhar connosco?

en-TOWN POOR-kee eh kuh kehr tra-ba-LYAR koh-NOHSH-koo

[en-TOWN POOR-kee eh kuh kehr tra-ba-LYAR koh-NOHSH-koo]

💬 Usage Tip: com + nós fuses into one word, connosco. Likewise comigo "with me" and consigo "with you" (formal).

Phrase Breakdown

Então, porque é que

en-TOWN POOR-kee eh kuh

So, why

'Então' means 'so' or 'then' and has a nasal ending, 'en-TOWNG'. It is followed by the question 'porque é que'.

Example

Então, porque é que saiu?

So, why did you leave?

Words in this phrase

Então

[en-TOWN]

so / then

Used to draw a conclusion or decision.

Example

Então vamos de comboio.

So let's go by train.

porque

[POOR-kee]

why

In 'porque é que', it introduces a 'why' question.

Example

Porque é que estudas português?

Why do you study Portuguese?

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

que

[kuh]

that

Often used in expressions like claro que sim to reinforce the statement.

Example

Acho que podemos colaborar bem.

I think that we can collaborate well.

quer trabalhar connosco?

kehr tra-ba-LYAR koh-NOHSH-koo

do you want to work with us?

'Connosco' means 'with us' and is the European Portuguese spelling. Say it as 'ko-NOSH-ku'.

Example

Quer jantar connosco?

Do you want to have dinner with us?

Words in this phrase

quer

[kehr]

do you want

Form of 'querer' addressing 'você' or 'o senhor'.

Example

Quer um café?

Do you want a coffee?

trabalhar

[tra-ba-LYAR]

to work

Infinitive verb meaning to work.

Example

Gosto de trabalhar cedo.

I like to work early.

connosco

[koh-NOHSH-koo]

with us

Contraction of 'com' + 'nós'; European Portuguese spelling.

Example

Vens jantar connosco?

Are you coming to dinner with us?

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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