Portuguese Phrase
O que você acha dessa proposta?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone for their opinion about a specific proposal that has just been presented. It is a polite, neutral way to invite feedback, whether in a meeting, classroom, or casual conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to hear a colleague’s, a friend’s, or a client’s reaction to a plan, project, or suggestion. It works well in business meetings, academic discussions, or any situation where a decision is pending.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oquevocêachadessaproposta?
O que
Interrogative pronoun phrase meaning “what”. It introduces a question about an opinion, fact, or description.
você
Second‑person singular pronoun used in most of Brazil; it takes third‑person verb conjugation.
acha
Present‑tense form of the verb *achar* (to think, to feel) conjugated for “você”.
dessa
Contraction of *de* + *essa*; means “of this/that” and agrees in gender with the noun that follows.
proposta
Feminine singular noun meaning “proposal, suggestion, offer”.
🗨In Conversation
O que você acha dessa proposta?
What do you think of this proposal?
Eu acho que é viável, mas precisamos ajustar o prazo de entrega.
I think it’s feasible, but we need to adjust the delivery deadline.
✕Common Mistakes
O que você acha essa proposta?
Using *essa* instead of *dessa* loses the prepositional meaning “of this”. The correct form is *dessa* (de + essa).
O que você achas dessa proposta?
When you use *você*, the verb must be conjugated in third‑person singular (*acha*), not second‑person (*achas*).
O que você acha desse proposto?
The noun is *proposta* (feminine). *Proposto* is the past participle of *propor* and changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Qual a sua opinião sobre esta proposta?
What’s your opinion about this proposal?
O que você pensa dessa proposta?
What do you think about this proposal?
Você tem alguma sugestão para melhorar a proposta?
Do you have any suggestions to improve the proposal?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, asking for opinions directly is common in collaborative environments, but it’s courteous to pair the question with a brief positive remark (e.g., “Gostei da sua ideia, o que você acha dessa proposta?”). In more formal settings, you might use “Qual a sua opinião” to sound slightly more polished. Remember that “você” is the default second‑person pronoun in most regions, while “tu” is used only in the South and some Northeastern states.