Portuguese Phrase
Quem ganhou a corrida do dia de esportes?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the identity of the person who won the race that took place during the sports day. It implies that a competition already happened and the speaker wants to know the winner.
When to use
Use this question right after a school’s sports day, a community athletic event, or any organized race that is part of a larger ‘dia de esportes’. It’s typical in informal conversation among students, teachers, or parents.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quemganhouacorridadodiadeesportes?
Quem (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask about a person; it does not change with gender or number.
ganhou (pretérito perfeito do verbo ganhar)
Third‑person singular past tense, indicating a completed action in the past.
a (artigo definido feminino)
Introduces the feminine noun 'corrida' and agrees in gender and number.
corrida (substantivo feminino)
Means 'race' or 'run'; the object of the verb 'ganhar'.
do (contração de de + o)
Links the noun 'corrida' to the phrase 'dia de esportes', indicating possession or belonging.
dia de esportes (locução nominal)
A common expression for a school or community event dedicated to sports.
🗨In Conversation
Quem ganhou a corrida do dia de esportes?
Who won the race on sports day?
Foi o João que chegou em primeiro lugar.
It was João who came in first place.
✕Common Mistakes
Quem ganhou a corrida do dia de esporte?
The expression is always plural – "dia de esportes" – because it involves several sports activities.
Quem ganhou corrida do dia de esportes?
When the verb is omitted, you must keep the article: "Quem ganhou corrida..." is incorrect.
Quem ganhou a corrida do dia de esportes
Missing the question mark can change the intonation; in writing, the '?' signals a question.
↔Alternatives
Quem venceu a corrida do dia de esportes?
Who won the race on sports day?
Qual foi o vencedor da corrida do dia de esportes?
Who was the winner of the race on sports day?
Quem chegou em primeiro na corrida do dia de esportes?
Who came first in the race on sports day?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many schools dedicate a whole day to sports ("dia de esportes") where students compete in various activities, from foot races to relay relays. The phrase is informal but perfectly acceptable in both spoken and written Portuguese. Remember that "esportes" is always plural; saying "dia de esporte" sounds unnatural unless you refer to a single sport.