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How to Say ‘Which one is the fastest?’ in Portuguese

Qual é o mais rápido?

kwahl eh oo mysh RAH-pee-doo

[kwahl eh oo mysh RAH-pee-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: Put o mais before a describing word to get "the most" or "the -est". For example, Qual é o mais barato? "Which one is the cheapest?"

Phrase Breakdown

Qual é

kwahl eh

Which is

Link the two words smoothly into 'kwa-LEH'. The 'é' is an open 'eh' sound.

Example

Qual é o teu nome?

What is your name?

Words in this phrase

Qual

[kwahl]

which

Question word used to choose among options.

Example

Qual comboio vai para o Porto?

Which train goes to Porto?

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 mais rápido?

oo mysh RAH-pee-doo

the fastest?

'O mais' means 'the most'. 'Mais' sounds like 'maish'. Stress the first syllable of 'RA-pi-du', and the final 'o' sounds like 'u'.

Example

Este é o mais barato.

This is the cheapest.

Words in this phrase

o

[oo]

the one

Used as a pronoun replacing a masculine noun already mentioned.

Example

Quero o do Brasil.

I want the one from Brazil.

mais

[mysh]

more / most

Comparative adverb used to ask about a stronger preference.

Example

Qual sessão te agradou mais?

Which session pleased you more?

rápido

[RAH-pee-doo]

fast

Adjective meaning quick or speedy.

Example

Este comboio é rápido.

This train is fast.

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