Portuguese Phrase
O que você mais gosta de fazer no fim de semana?
Meaning
Literally, “What do you like the most to do on the weekend?” It asks someone to talk about their favorite weekend activity. The phrase is neutral and works in both informal and semi‑formal contexts.
When to use
Use this question when you’re getting to know a friend, a language partner, or a colleague and want to spark a conversation about hobbies and free‑time habits. It’s especially handy in small‑talk or ice‑breaker activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oquevocêmaisgostadefazernofimdesemana?
Interrogative pronoun "O que"
"O que" means "what" and is used to ask about things or actions.
Subject pronoun "você"
"Você" is the informal second‑person singular pronoun; it can be omitted in casual speech.
"mais" as an intensifier
"Mais" means "more" and here intensifies the verb "gostar" to ask about the favorite activity.
Verb "gostar" + "de" + infinitive
"Gostar" is followed by the preposition "de" and an infinitive verb to express liking to do something.
Preposition "no" (em + o)
"No" contracts "em" + "o" and means "in the"; here it introduces the time phrase "fim de semana".
Time expression "fim de semana"
Literally "end of week", it means "weekend".
🗨In Conversation
Oi, tudo bem? O que você mais gosta de fazer no fim de semana?
Hi, how are you? What do you most enjoy doing on the weekend?
Oi! Eu adoro caminhar no parque e depois ler um livro.
Hey! I love walking in the park and then reading a book.
✕Common Mistakes
O que você mais gosta fazer no fim de semana?
Do not omit the preposition "de" after "gostar"; it is required before an infinitive.
O que você mais gosta de fazer nos fins de semana?
Avoid using "nos fins de semana" unless you mean "on weekends (in general)"; for a single upcoming weekend use "no fim de semana".
O que você gosta mais de fazer no fim de semana?
"Mais" should stay before the verb; placing it after changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a sua atividade favorita no fim de semana?
What is your favorite activity on the weekend?
O que você costuma fazer nos finais de semana?
What do you usually do on weekends?
O que você prefere fazer no sábado e no domingo?
What do you prefer to do on Saturday and Sunday?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, weekends are often spent with family or friends, and activities vary by region. In larger cities people might go to a mall, a beach, or a churrasco (barbecue). When you ask this question, Brazilians usually answer with a list of activities rather than a single answer, so be ready for a lively, detailed reply.