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How to Say ‘What do you like most?’ in Portuguese

Do que é que gostas mais?

doo keh eh kuh GOSH-tush mysh

[doo keh eh kuh GOSH-tush mysh]

💬 Usage Tip: Because gostar takes de, the question word picks it up too: do que "of what". The é que adds nothing to the meaning; it's just how people naturally ask questions in Portugal.

Phrase Breakdown

Do que é que

doo keh eh kuh

What is it that

'É que' is a common question booster. 'Do' is needed by 'gostar de'. Say 'doo k'eh k'.

Example

O que é que queres?

What do you want?

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?

GOSH-tush mysh

you like most?

'Mais' means 'more/most'. Say 'GOSH-tush MYSH'.

Example

Gostas mais de chá?

Do you prefer tea?

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?

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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