Portuguese Phrase
O que tem no seu kit?
Meaning
Literally, “What has in your kit?” – in natural English: “What’s in your kit?” The question asks the listener to list or describe the items that are inside a kit they own, whether it’s a travel kit, a first‑aid kit, a makeup kit, etc. It’s a neutral‑tone question suitable for casual conversation or a more formal inquiry.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know the contents of someone’s kit – for example, while packing for a trip, checking a sports bag, or comparing makeup supplies. It works in both informal settings (friends chatting) and semi‑formal contexts (a teacher asking a student about a lab kit).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oquetemnoseukit?
O que (interrogative)
Used to ask about something unknown; it literally means “what”.
tem (ter, present indicative)
Third‑person singular of the verb “ter” (to have). It agrees with the implied subject “it/there”.
no (em + o)
Contraction of the preposition “em” (in/on) with the masculine singular article “o”.
seu (possessive adjective)
Means “your” (masculine singular). It must agree in gender and number with the noun that follows.
kit (loanword)
A masculine noun borrowed from English; plural is “kits”.
🗨In Conversation
O que tem no seu kit?
What’s in your kit?
Tenho escova de dentes, pasta, fio dental e um pequeno frasco de antisséptico.
I have a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and a small bottle of antiseptic.
✕Common Mistakes
O que é no seu kit?
Learners sometimes use “é” (ser) instead of “tem” (ter). “É” describes identity, not possession.
O que tem em seu kit?
Do not forget the contraction; saying “em seu kit” sounds unnatural.
O que tem no teu kit?
Using “teu” with a formal tone can be too familiar; match the register to the person you’re speaking to.
↔Alternatives
O que há no seu kit?
What is there in your kit?
O que contém o seu kit?
What does your kit contain?
O que está no seu kit?
What is in your kit?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the word “kit” is widely used for any pre‑assembled set of items – from a “kit de sobrevivência” (survival kit) to a “kit de maquiagem” (makeup kit). When speaking to someone from a more formal background, you can replace the loanword with “conjunto” or “pacote”, but “kit” is perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation. Also, remember that “seu” can sound formal or distant; with close friends you might hear “teu” in some regions, especially in the South.