Portuguese Phrase
Que ingredientes precisamos?
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to ask about the components required for a recipe or a task. It combines the interrogative 'Que' with the noun 'ingredientes' and the verb 'precisar' conjugated for 'we'.
When to use
Use this when you are planning a meal, shopping for groceries with a friend, or starting a DIY project that requires specific materials. It is perfect for collaborative environments like kitchens or workshops.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queingredientesprecisamos
Interrogative Que
When 'Que' acts as an adjective modifying a noun, it translates to 'what' or 'which'.
Verb Precisar
The ending '-amos' indicates the 'nós' (we) form in the present tense. In Brazil, the subject 'nós' is often omitted because the verb ending makes it clear.
🗨In Conversation
Quero fazer uma feijoada hoje.
I want to make a feijoada today.
Que ingredientes precisamos?
What ingredients do we need?
✕Common Mistakes
O que ingredientes precisamos?
Use 'Que' when it is immediately followed by a noun. 'O que' is typically used when the pronoun stands alone.
Que ingredientes nós precisa?
The verb must agree with 'nós' (we), so use the 'precisamos' ending.
↔Alternatives
Do que a gente precisa?
What do we need? (Informal)
Quais são os ingredientes?
Which are the ingredients?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, cooking is often a communal activity. Asking this question usually signals that you are ready to help out. While 'precisar' technically requires the preposition 'de', in casual spoken Brazilian Portuguese, it is very common to drop it in this specific sentence structure.