Portuguese Phrase
E a tua família?
Meaning
Literally 'And your family?', this question is used to ask the listener about the well‑being or situation of their family, usually after you have spoken about your own life or after a related topic has come up.
When to use
Use this informal phrase in casual conversation with friends, peers, or family members, especially in Portugal where the possessive 'tua' is common. In more formal contexts or in Brazil, you would switch to 'sua'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Eatuafamília?
Conjunction E
E means 'and' and is used to link ideas or questions; it is pronounced /i/.
Definite article a
a is the feminine singular definite article, matching the gender of família.
Possessive adjective tua
tua means 'your' (informal, second person singular) and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
Noun família
família is a feminine singular noun meaning 'family'.
🗨In Conversation
Como está a tua vida?
How is your life?
Bem, e a tua família?
Fine, and your family?
✕Common Mistakes
É a tua família?
É means 'is' and changes the sentence into a statement; use E (and) for the intended question.
teu família
Possessive adjectives must agree with the noun's gender; 'família' is feminine, so use 'tua'.
E a teu família?
Mixing masculine 'teu' with feminine 'família' is incorrect; use 'tua' for feminine nouns.
↔Alternatives
E a sua família?
And your family? (formal)
E a família?
And the family?
E a família de vocês?
And your family? (plural or respectful)
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese‑speaking cultures, asking about family is a sign of genuine interest and politeness. In Portugal, 'tua' is the informal second‑person possessive, while in Brazil people usually prefer 'sua' even in informal settings. Adjust the possessive according to the region and the level of familiarity you have with the listener.