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How to Say ‘So, what do you like most about Ana?’ in Portuguese

Então, do que é que gostas mais na Ana?

en-TOWN doo keh eh kuh GOSH-tush mysh nuh AH-nah

[en-TOWN doo keh eh kuh GOSH-tush mysh nuh AH-nah]

💬 Usage Tip: 'About' someone here is em, and em + a becomes na: na Ana. For a man: no Pedro.

Phrase Breakdown

Então,

en-TOWN

So,

A filler word that starts a topic. It's nasal: 'en-TOWN'.

Example

Então, tudo bem?

So, all good?

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.

do que é que

doo keh eh kuh

what is it that

This is the question starter with 'é que'. Say it quickly as one sound group.

Example

Do que é que precisas?

What do you need?

Words in this phrase

[doo]

of the / about what

Contraction of de + o; here goes with gostar de (to like).

Example

Gosto do teu carro.

I like your car.

que

[keh]

what (a)

Used in exclamations to express emphasis.

Example

Que jogo!

What a game!

[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.

gostas mais na Ana?

GOSH-tush mysh nuh AH-nah

you like most about Ana?

'Na' = 'em' + 'a'. Here it means 'about' or 'in'.

Example

Gosto do humor na Ana.

I like Ana's humour.

Words in this phrase

gostas

[GOSH-tush]

you like

Informal 'you' form of gostar (to like).

Example

Gostas de café?

Do you like coffee?

mais

[mysh]

more / most

Comparative adverb used to ask about a stronger preference.

Example

Qual sessão te agradou mais?

Which session pleased you more?

[nuh]

in / about (her)

Contraction of em + a; here 'in' a person, about her qualities.

Example

Gosto da calma na Maria.

I like the calm in Maria.

Ana

[AH-nah]

Ana

A common Portuguese female first name.

Example

A Ana é a minha tia.

Ana is my aunt.

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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