How to Ask Questions in Brazilian Portuguese—Kid-Friendly Guide
Learning to ask questions helps kids stay curious, connect with others, and take charge of conversations. In Brazilian Portuguese, even simple question words can open the door to meaningful interaction and lots of fun practice.
Basic Portuguese Question Words for Kids
- O que? – What?
- Quem? – Who?
- Quando? – When?
- Onde? – Where?
- Por quê? – Why?
- Como? – How?
- Qual? – Which?
Kid-Friendly Question Starters
- O que é isso? – What is this?
- Quem é ele? – Who is he?
- Quando vamos sair? – When are we going out?
- Onde está o brinquedo? – Where is the toy?
- Por que está chorando? – Why are you crying?
- Como você está? – How are you?
Fun Activities to Practice Questions
Question of the Day
Pick a new question each morning like “Qual é sua cor favorita?” and answer it together.
Question Ball Toss
Toss a ball and ask a question in Portuguese. The catcher has to answer, then toss and ask their own.
Mystery Box Game
Hide an item in a box and let kids ask yes/no questions in Portuguese to figure out what’s inside.
Interview a Friend
Create a mini interview using simple question starters. Write down and practice asking them aloud.
Dinolingo introduces essential question words and phrases naturally through interactive games, songs, and animated conversations. Kids hear modeled questions and repeat them in real-life situations.
Printable Q&A cards and story prompts help extend the learning through imaginative play.
Final Thoughts
Being able to ask questions makes Portuguese feel useful, alive, and exciting. With fun prompts and support from Dinolingo, kids can build curiosity and confidence—one question at a time.
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