Portuguese Phrase
O que deu certo na reunião?
Meaning
Literally, “What gave right in the meeting?” It is the idiomatic way to ask which parts of a meeting were successful or went as planned. The phrase focuses on the outcome rather than the participants.
When to use
Use this question after a meeting has ended, especially when you want feedback on what worked well, to repeat good practices in future meetings, or to highlight achievements in a report.
✦Grammar Breakdown
O quedeucertonareunião
O que
Interrogative pronoun meaning “what”. It is used to ask about a thing or an event.
deu (pretérito perfeito de dar)
Third‑person singular of the verb dar in the simple past, here meaning “went” or “turned out”.
certo (adjetivo)
Means “right”, “successful”, or “as expected”. In this construction it works like “worked” in English.
na (em + a)
Contraction of the preposition em + the feminine singular article a, meaning “in the”.
reunião
A feminine noun meaning “meeting” or “gathering”.
🗨In Conversation
O que deu certo na reunião?
What went well in the meeting?
A apresentação do novo produto foi muito clara e todos concordaram com o cronograma.
The presentation of the new product was very clear and everyone agreed on the timeline.
✕Common Mistakes
O que foi certo na reunião?
Do not replace with "foi certo"; the idiomatic expression uses the verb dar in the past.
O que deu certo no reunião?
If the meeting is masculine (e.g., "o encontro"), use "no" instead of "na".
Qual deu certo na reunião?
Do not use "Qual" here; "Qual" asks for a specific item, while "O que" asks for an event or idea.
↔Alternatives
O que funcionou na reunião?
What worked in the meeting?
Quais foram os pontos positivos da reunião?
What were the positive points of the meeting?
O que saiu bem na reunião?
What came out well in the meeting?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian corporate culture, meetings often start with a brief informal chat (a "papo"), and it’s common to close with a quick debrief asking what went well and what can be improved. Using "O que deu certo..." shows you value positive feedback and encourages a constructive atmosphere. Avoid sounding overly critical; pair the question with a smile and a follow‑up like "E o que podemos melhorar?".