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How to Say ‘What has she been making?’ in Portuguese

O que ela tem feito?

oo keh eh-lah teng fay-too

[oo keh eh-lah teng fay-too]

💬 Usage Tip: O que ela tem feito? is a natural way to ask what someone has been up to lately. Portuguese often uses fazer here where English might say "make," "do," or even "be up to."

Phrase Breakdown

O que

oo keh

Words in this phrase

[oo]

What

Queries the actions or activities someone is engaged in.

Example

O que ela tem feito com o tempo livre?

What has she been doing with her free time?

que

[keh]

that

Used interrogatively about a specific task or action.

Example

O que tem sido difícil fazer?

What has been difficult to do?

Ela tem feito?

eh-lah teng fay-too

Words in this phrase

ela

[eh-lah]

she

Refers to a specific female person previously mentioned.

Example

Ela tem muitas responsabilidades.

She has many responsibilities.

tem

[teng]

has

Part of the present perfect tense.

Example

Ela tem um sorriso encantador.

She has a charming smile.

feito

[fay-too]

done

Completing an action.

Example

Ela já tem feito o relatório?

Has she finished the report already?

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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