que.
that (connecting noun clause)
Meaning & usage
that (connecting noun clause)
that (introducing the result of the main clause)
Está tão frio que os canos congelaram.
than (used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison)
O inverno é mais frio que o verão.
seeing as; since; for; because (introduces explanatory clause)
Espere um pouco que a chuva já vai parar.
and (indicating the consequences of an action, often threateningly)
Quebre as regras que você será punido.
Where this word comes from
From Old Galician-Portuguese que, from Latin quid (“what”) (usurping as well the roles of Latin quod), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷid, compare *kʷís. Cognate with English who.
what (used to ask for a specification)
Que livro é esse?
what a (preceding nouns) (indicates surprise, delight, or other strong feelings)
Que jogador!
Where this word comes from
From Old Galician-Portuguese que, from Latin quid (“what”) (usurping as well the roles of Latin quod), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷid, compare *kʷís. Cognate with English who.
how (preceding adjectives) (indicates surprise, delight, or other strong feelings)
Que belo!
Where this word comes from
From Old Galician-Portuguese que, from Latin quid (“what”) (usurping as well the roles of Latin quod), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷid, compare *kʷís. Cognate with English who.
which; that; who (of those mentioned)
Li uma notícia que era muito desagradável.
whose
what thing
Where this word comes from
From Old Galician-Portuguese que, from Latin quid (“what”) (usurping as well the roles of Latin quod), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷid, compare *kʷís. Cognate with English who.
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