Portuguese Phrase
Que recipientes você recomenda?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone for their recommendation on which containers to use, typically for storing food, liquids, or other items. It’s a polite, direct way to seek advice about the best type, size, or material of containers.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re shopping for kitchenware, discussing organization solutions, or asking a friend or expert for advice on storage options. It works in both casual conversations and more formal settings like a store clerk interaction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Querecipientesvocêrecomenda?
Que (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask about a specific thing or set of things; here it asks for a recommendation about containers.
recipientes (noun, plural)
Means 'containers' or 'receptacles'; plural form matches the implied multiple options.
você (subject pronoun)
Second‑person singular pronoun in Brazilian Portuguese; conjugates verbs in third‑person singular.
recomenda (verb)
Present indicative of recomendar, conjugated for ‘você’; means ‘you recommend’.
🗨In Conversation
Que recipientes você recomenda para guardar frutas frescas?
What containers do you recommend for keeping fresh fruit?
Eu sugiro potes de vidro com tampa hermética; mantêm a fruta fresca por mais tempo.
I suggest glass jars with airtight lids; they keep the fruit fresh longer.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual recipientes você recomenda?
‘Qual’ is singular; use ‘Quais’ for plural nouns.
Que recipientes você recomenda?
With ‘você’, the verb ends in -a (recomenda), not -as.
Que recipientes voce recomenda?
Avoid omitting the accent on ‘você’; it changes pronunciation and can be confusing.
↔Alternatives
Quais recipientes você sugere?
Which containers do you suggest?
Que tipos de recipientes você indica?
What types of containers do you recommend?
Você tem alguma recomendação de recipientes?
Do you have any container recommendations?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘você’ is the standard second‑person pronoun in most regions, but in the South you might hear ‘tu’ with a different verb form. When asking for recommendations, it’s common to add a polite particle like ‘por favor’ or to soften the request with ‘poderia’ (e.g., ‘Você poderia me indicar…’). Also, Brazilians often prefer glass or BPA‑free plastic containers for food storage, so mentioning material can make your request clearer.