Portuguese Phrase
Quem cuida dessas questões específicas?
Meaning
This phrase is used to identify the person or department responsible for a particular set of tasks or problems. It utilizes the verb 'cuidar' which requires the preposition 'de' to indicate responsibility or caretaking.
When to use
Use this in a professional or administrative setting when you need to find the right point of contact for a specialized matter. It is a polite and direct way to navigate workplace hierarchies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quemcuidadessasquestõesespecíficas
Cuidar de
The verb 'cuidar' is transitive indirect here, meaning it requires the preposition 'de' to connect to the object.
Dessas (Contraction)
This is a mandatory contraction of the preposition 'de' and the demonstrative pronoun 'essas'.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso resolver um problema técnico no sistema.
I need to solve a technical problem in the system.
Quem cuida dessas questões específicas?
Who takes care of these specific issues?
✕Common Mistakes
Quem cuida essas questões específicas?
In Portuguese, the verb 'cuidar' must be followed by the preposition 'de'. You must use 'dessas' (de + essas).
Quem cuida por essas questões?
Learners often use 'por' due to influence from other languages, but 'cuidar' strictly takes 'de' in this context.
↔Alternatives
Quem é o responsável por estas questões?
Who is responsible for these issues?
A quem devo me dirigir sobre este assunto?
To whom should I address myself regarding this matter?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian business culture, personalizing the contact is important. Asking specifically who 'takes care' of something implies you want to build a professional relationship with the right person rather than just complaining to a general department.