Portuguese Phrase
O que você faz depois do trabalho?
Meaning
Literally, “What do you do after work?” The speaker is asking about the listener’s routine or plans once the workday ends. It can refer to hobbies, errands, or simply how the person spends free time.
When to use
Use this question in casual conversation with friends, coworkers, or anyone you want to know about their after‑work habits. It works well at the end of a work‑day chat, during a coffee break, or when planning a group activity for the evening.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oquevocêfazdepoisdotrabalho?
O que
Interrogative pronoun meaning “what”. It starts a question and is followed by a verb.
você
Second‑person singular pronoun (you). In Brazil it is the most common way to address someone informally.
faz
Present‑tense form of the verb *fazer* (to do/make). Used here to ask about habitual actions.
depois de
Prepositional phrase meaning “after”. It must be followed by a noun or infinitive.
do
Contraction of *de* + *o* (of the). It links the preposition *depois de* with the masculine noun *trabalho*.
trabalho
Masculine noun meaning “work” or “job”.
🗨In Conversation
Oi, Maria! O que você faz depois do trabalho?
Hi Maria! What do you do after work?
Eu costumo ir à academia e depois encontro os amigos no bar da esquina.
I usually go to the gym and then meet friends at the corner bar.
✕Common Mistakes
O que você fazes depois do trabalho?
In Brazil the informal *você* pairs with the third‑person singular verb form (*faz*), not the second‑person singular (*fazes*).
O que você faz depois trabalho?
Do not drop the article *o*; *depois do* (de + o) is required before a masculine noun.
O que você faz depois do work?
Avoid using the English word *work* in a Portuguese sentence.
↔Alternatives
O que você costuma fazer depois do expediente?
What do you usually do after the shift?
Quais são seus planos para depois do trabalho?
What are your plans for after work?
O que você costuma fazer quando termina o trabalho?
What do you usually do when work ends?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the period after work is often called “happy hour” (hora do happy hour). Many people head to a bar, a churrasco (barbecue) with friends, or a local café. Asking about after‑work activities can be a smooth way to suggest joining a group or to learn about local leisure habits. Keep the tone friendly; using *você* is informal but perfectly acceptable among peers.