Portuguese Phrase
O que a gente faz primeiro numa emergência?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the first action to be taken when an emergency occurs. It is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing safety plans or drills.
When to use
Use this question when you are planning emergency procedures at home, work, or school, or when you want to check someone’s knowledge of basic first‑aid steps.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oqueagentefazprimeironumaemergência
Interrogative "O que"
"O que" introduces a question meaning "what" and is followed by a verb.
Pronoun "a gente"
"a gente" is an informal way to say "we" and takes third‑person singular verb forms.
Verb agreement with "a gente"
Even though it means "we", the verb stays in the third‑person singular (faz, não fazemos).
Contraction "numa"
"numa" = "em" + "uma"; used before feminine nouns like "emergência".
Adverb position
Adverbs of manner or sequence (primeiro) usually come after the verb in Brazilian Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
O que a gente faz primeiro numa emergência?
What do we do first in an emergency?
Primeiro, a gente liga para o SAMU (192) e depois tenta ajudar a vítima.
First, we call SAMU (192) and then try to help the victim.
✕Common Mistakes
O que a gente fazemos primeiro numa emergência?
"a gente" takes third‑person singular, so use "faz" not "fazemos".
O que a gente faz primeiro em uma emergência?
The contraction "numa" is more natural in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.
O que a gente faz primeiramente numa emergência?
While correct, "primeiro" sounds more natural in everyday speech.
↔Alternatives
O que devemos fazer primeiro em caso de emergência?
What should we do first in case of an emergency?
Qual é a primeira ação numa emergência?
What is the first action in an emergency?
Qual passo inicial em uma situação de emergência?
What is the initial step in an emergency situation?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the official emergency number is 192 (SAMU) for medical emergencies and 190 for police. When discussing emergencies, Brazilians often stress the importance of calling for professional help before attempting any first‑aid, especially in public settings.