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

Qual delas é mais calma?

kwahl DEH-lush eh mysh KAHL-muh

[kwahl DEH-lush eh mysh KAHL-muh]

Phrase Breakdown

Qual delas

kwahl DEH-lush

Which one of them

Used to ask which option among several feminine nouns is being referred to.

Example

Qual delas prefere?

Which one do you prefer?

Words in this phrase

Qual

[kwahl]

which

Question word used to choose among options.

Example

Qual delas é mais calma para uma conversa longa?

Which of them is quieter for a long conversation?

delas

[DEH-lush]

of them

Refers to feminine options previously mentioned.

Example

Qual delas é mais calma ao almoço?

Which of them is quieter at lunch?

É mais calma?

eh mysh KAHL-muh

Is calmer / more peaceful?

Asks whether one option is quieter or less busy than the others.

Example

Esta sala é mais calma?

Is this room calmer?

Words in this phrase

é

[eh]

is

Form of 'ser' used to identify or describe something.

Example

A sala privada é mais calma durante a noite.

The private room is quieter during the evening.

mais

[mysh]

more

Comparative word used before an adjective.

Example

Esta opção é mais calma para grupos pequenos.

This option is quieter for small groups.

calma

[KAHL-muh]

quiet / calm

Feminine adjective for a peaceful and less noisy setting.

Example

A zona junto à parede é calma e reservada.

The area by the wall is quiet and secluded.

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