Portuguese Phrase
Que moedas você troca?
Meaning
Literally “What coins do you exchange?” It is used when you want to know which denominations or types of coins someone is willing to trade, such as at a bank, a currency‑exchange kiosk, or among coin collectors.
When to use
Use this question when you need to clarify the exact coins a person will accept or give away. It works in everyday situations (e.g., asking a shopkeeper) and in more specialized contexts like hobbyist coin‑trading groups.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quemoedasvocêtroca?
Que (interrogative)
Used to ask for a specific item or category; in questions it means “what” or “which”.
moedas (noun, plural)
Means “coins”; plural form ends in -s and agrees with the verb in number only when it is the subject.
você (subject pronoun)
Second‑person singular pronoun in Brazil; it takes the third‑person verb form.
troca (present indicative)
Verb “trocar” conjugated for “você/ele/ela”; means “to exchange” or “to trade”.
Question mark
In Portuguese the question mark is placed only at the end of the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Que moedas você troca?
What coins do you exchange?
Eu troco dólares, euros e reais, mas não aceito moedas de 1 centavo.
I exchange dollars, euros and reais, but I don’t accept 1‑cent coins.
✕Common Mistakes
Que moedas você trocam?
The verb must agree with the singular subject “você”, so use “troca”, not “trocam”.
Que moedas tu troca?
If you use the informal “tu”, the verb changes to “trocas”.
Que moedas você troca?
While grammatically correct, many Brazilians prefer “Quais moedas você troca?” for a smoother sound.
↔Alternatives
Quais moedas você troca?
Which coins do you exchange?
Que tipo de moedas você troca?
What kind of coins do you exchange?
Você troca que moedas?
You exchange which coins?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, “moeda” can refer to both literal coins and small‑value money (like centavos). When speaking with locals, “Quais moedas você troca?” is slightly more natural than “Que moedas…”. Also, be aware that “trocar moedas” can be slang for “to make a quick profit” in informal street markets, so context matters.