Portuguese Phrase
Tomas algum remédio?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener (addressed with the informal ‘tu’) takes any medication. It can refer to regular prescriptions, over‑the‑counter drugs, or even occasional painkillers.
When to use
Use this question when you need to know a person’s health routine, for example before recommending a remedy, checking for possible drug interactions, or simply making small‑talk about wellbeing.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tomasalgumremédio?
Tomar (present indicative)
‘Tomas’ is the second‑person singular (tu) form of the verb ‘tomar’ (to take) in the present indicative.
Algum (indefinite adjective)
‘Algum’ agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows; here it is masculine singular, matching ‘remédio’.
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese a rising intonation at the end of the sentence signals a yes/no question, even without a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Tomas algum remédio?
Do you take any medicine?
Sim, tomo um anti‑inflamatório para a dor nas costas.
Yes, I take an anti‑inflammatory for my back pain.
✕Common Mistakes
Toma algum remédio?
‘Toma’ is the third‑person singular (ele/ela) form; with ‘tu’ you need ‘tomas’.
Tomas alguma remédio?
‘Alguma’ is feminine; the noun ‘remédio’ is masculine, so the correct form is ‘algum’.
Tomas algum remédios?
If you keep ‘algum’ (singular), the noun must stay singular. Use ‘alguns remédios’ for the plural.
↔Alternatives
Você toma algum remédio?
Do you take any medicine?
Estás a tomar algum remédio?
Are you taking any medicine?
Toma algum medicamento?
Do you take any medication?
Cultural Tip
In Portugal and Brazil, the informal ‘tu’ is common in the north of Portugal, parts of Brazil (e.g., Rio Grande do Sul) and among friends. If you’re unsure about the level of formality, use ‘você’ (or ‘o senhor/a senhora’) instead. Also, it’s polite to ask this question only when the context justifies it, such as a medical consultation or when offering advice, as it touches on personal health.