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Portuguese Phrase

Quando é a reunião de pais e mestres?

/ˈkwɐ̃.du ˈɛ a ʁe.uˈniɐ̃w dʒi ˈpaiʃ i ˈmeʃ.tɾiʃ/
Meaning"When is the parent‑teacher meeting?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks for the date or time of the parent‑teacher meeting, a common event in schools where parents discuss their children's progress with teachers.

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When to use

Use this question when you need to know the schedule of a school meeting, typically addressed to a teacher, school coordinator, or other parents.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Quandoéareuniãodepaisemestres?

1

Quando (question word)

Used to ask about time; placed at the beginning of a question.

2

é (ser, 3rd person singular)

The verb 'ser' is used for essential characteristics, including the time of an event.

3

a reunião (noun + article)

A feminine noun meaning 'meeting' with the definite article 'a'.

4

de pais e mestres (prepositional phrase)

Indicates the participants: 'of parents and teachers' (mestres = teachers).

5

Question mark

In Portuguese, the opening '¿' is not used; only the closing '?' is required.

🗨In Conversation

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Quando é a reunião de pais e mestres?

When is the parent‑teacher meeting?

A reunião será na quinta‑feira, às 19h.

The meeting will be on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Quando está a reunião de pais e mestres?

    Use 'é' (ser) for the time of an event, not 'está' (estar).

  • Quando é a reunião de pais e professores?

    While 'professores' is correct, the set phrase uses 'mestres' in many regions.

  • Quando é a reunião de pais e mestres

    Missing the question mark makes it a statement rather than a question.

↔Alternatives

  • Qual é a data da reunião de pais e mestres?

    What is the date of the parent‑teacher meeting?

  • Em que dia será a reunião de pais e mestres?

    On which day will the parent‑teacher meeting be?

  • Quando vai acontecer a reunião de pais e mestres?

    When will the parent‑teacher meeting happen?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, parent‑teacher meetings (reuniões de pais e mestres) are usually scheduled in the evening to accommodate working parents. They are an important moment for teachers to share academic progress and for parents to ask questions. Formal language is preferred when speaking with school staff, but among parents a more relaxed tone is common.