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How to Say ‘Which one is bigger?’ in Portuguese

Qual é o maior?

kwahl eh oo my-OR

[kwahl eh oo my-OR]

💬 Usage Tip: "Bigger" is maior, not mais grande. The same goes for menor "smaller".

Phrase Breakdown

Qual é

kwahl eh

Which is

Used to ask which one of several options. The two words blend together: 'kwah-LEH'.

Example

Qual é o teu nome?

What is your name?

Words in this phrase

Qual

[kwahl]

which / what

Question word used to ask for a specific option or identification.

Example

Qual é o teu nome?

What is your name?

é

[eh]

is

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.

o maior?

oo my-OR

the bigger one?

'Maior' means bigger or biggest. Say 'oo muh-YOR' with the stress on 'or'.

Example

Este é o maior.

This is the biggest one.

Words in this phrase

o

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

maior

[my-OR]

bigger

Comparative of 'grande': bigger, larger.

Example

Esta chávena é maior.

This cup is bigger.

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