Portuguese Phrase
O que o projeto quer alcançar?
Meaning
The sentence asks about the intended result or goal of a specific project. It is a direct way to inquire what the project aims to accomplish, often used in planning meetings or progress reviews.
When to use
Use this question during project kick‑offs, status updates, or any brainstorming session where you need to clarify the project's objectives. It works both in formal business settings and in more casual team discussions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oqueoprojetoqueralcançar?
Interrogative pronoun "O que"
"O que" introduces a yes‑no or wh‑question and translates to “what”. It is placed at the beginning of the clause.
Verb "quer" (querer)
"Quer" is the third‑person singular present of "querer" (to want). It agrees with the singular subject "o projeto".
Infinitive complement "alcançar"
After verbs of desire like "quer", the action is expressed with an infinitive: "quer alcançar" = “wants to achieve”.
Definite article "o" before "projeto"
The article marks the noun as specific – the particular project being discussed.
Question mark placement
In Portuguese only the final punctuation is required, unlike Spanish which uses opening and closing marks.
🗨In Conversation
O que o projeto quer alcançar?
What does the project want to achieve?
Quer melhorar a eficiência da cadeia de suprimentos em 20% até o fim do ano.
It wants to improve supply‑chain efficiency by 20% by the end of the year.
✕Common Mistakes
O que o projeto quer o objetivo?
Learners sometimes use "quer" with a noun instead of an infinitive. The correct structure is "quer + infinitive".
Qual o projeto quer alcançar?
Avoid confusing "o que" with "qual"; both can ask about goals, but "qual" requires a noun after it (e.g., "Qual o objetivo?").
↔Alternatives
Qual é o objetivo do projeto?
What is the project's objective?
O que o projeto pretende alcançar?
What does the project intend to achieve?
Que metas o projeto tem?
What goals does the project have?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese business culture, asking about goals is common, but it’s polite to preface the question with a brief context, e.g., "Para alinharmos as expectativas, o que o projeto quer alcançar?" This shows respect for the team's planning process and avoids sounding too abrupt.