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How to Say ‘Do you have any new hobbies?’ in Portuguese

Tem algum novo hobby?

tehm all-GOON NOH-voo OH-bee

[tehm all-GOON NOH-voo OH-bee]

💬 Usage Tip: Tem algum...? is a very natural way to ask if someone has any particular thing. Swap the noun and keep the frame: Tem algum irmão?, Tem alguma sugestão?

🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, você is often left out, so a question like Tem algum novo hobby? can sound politely neutral without naming the person directly. That's useful with in-laws or older relatives if you want to stay courteous.

Phrase Breakdown

Tem algum

tehm all-GOON

Words in this phrase

Tem

[tehm]

Do you have

Used to ask if the listener possesses something specific, a query about possession.

Example

Tem alguma recomendação?

Do you have any recommendations?

algum

[all-GOON]

any

Refers to one or some of a thing or a number, regardless of which.

Example

Ele precisa de algum apoio.

He needs some support.

Novo hobby?

NOH-voo OH-bee

Words in this phrase

novo

[NOH-voo]

new

Recently created or obtained, differing from a previous experience or perception.

Example

Um novo projeto começou.

A new project started.

hobby

[OH-bee]

hobby

A pastime activity that someone does for enjoyment during their free time.

Example

Colecionar selos é um hobby interessante.

Collecting stamps is an interesting hobby.

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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