Portuguese Phrase
Qual é o teu número de voo?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask for the specific identification code of a flight. It uses the interrogative 'Qual' (which/what) to request a specific piece of information from a set of possibilities.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are picking someone up from the airport or checking a travel itinerary. It is common in both casual conversations with friends and formal interactions with travel staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualéo teunúmerode voo
Qual
Unlike English 'What', 'Qual' is used when the answer involves choosing from a group or providing a specific identifier.
de voo
The preposition 'de' links the noun 'número' to 'voo' to create a compound meaning 'flight number'.
🗨In Conversation
Eu chego no aeroporto às oito da noite.
I arrive at the airport at eight in the evening.
Qual é o teu número de voo?
What is your flight number?
✕Common Mistakes
O que é o teu número de voo?
Use 'Qual' instead of 'O que' when asking for specific information like names, numbers, or choices.
Qual é o teu número de avião?
Use 'voo' (flight) to refer to the trip; 'avião' refers only to the physical aircraft.
↔Alternatives
Qual é o seu número de voo?
What is your flight number? (More formal/neutral)
Pode me dizer o número do voo?
Can you tell me the flight number?
Cultural Tip
In Portugal and parts of Southern Brazil, 'teu' is the standard informal way to say 'your'. However, in most of Brazil, 'seu' is used even in informal situations. If you want to sound more natural in Rio or São Paulo, try using 'seu' instead.