Portuguese Phrase
Que tal o show de talentos?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone’s opinion about attending or organizing a talent show, essentially meaning 'How about the talent show?' It can be used to propose the idea or to check if the other person is interested.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to suggest a talent show as an activity, ask if someone wants to watch it, or propose that a talent show be part of an event schedule.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetaloshowdetalentos?
Que tal + noun/infinitive
The expression 'Que tal' is used to suggest or ask about the suitability of something, similar to 'How about' in English.
Definite article 'o'
In Portuguese, nouns like 'show' are masculine, so they take the definite article 'o'.
Preposition 'de' for possession
The preposition 'de' links nouns to indicate type or belonging, as in 'show de talentos' (talent show).
Plural noun 'talentos'
Even though 'talentos' is plural, it functions as a fixed expression meaning 'talent' in the sense of a talent show.
🗨In Conversation
Que tal o show de talentos?
How about the talent show?
Boa ideia! Vou me inscrever para cantar.
Good idea! I’ll sign up to sing.
✕Common Mistakes
Que tal o show de talento?
The noun 'talento' should stay plural in this fixed expression; 'show de talentos' is the correct form.
Que tal o show de talentos
Missing the question mark can change the tone; the phrase is a suggestion, so the question mark is important.
Que tal o show dos talentos?
Use 'de' not 'dos' because the phrase is a set expression meaning 'talent show', not 'the show of the talents'.
↔Alternatives
O que acha do show de talentos?
What do you think about the talent show?
Vamos ao show de talentos?
Shall we go to the talent show?
Que tal assistirmos ao show de talentos?
How about we watch the talent show?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'show de talentos' is a popular school and community event where participants showcase singing, dancing, comedy, or other skills. The tone of 'Que tal' is informal and friendly, so it’s best used with peers, friends, or classmates rather than in formal business settings.