Portuguese Phrase
Com que frequência você se exercita?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone about the regularity of their workout routine, literally 'With what frequency do you exercise?'. It is a polite, neutral way to inquire about health habits.
When to use
Use this question when you’re chatting with a friend, a personal trainer, or a health‑care professional and want to know how many times per week they work out. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal settings like a medical interview.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comquefrequênciavocêseexercita
Com que
The phrase 'com que' introduces a question about manner or frequency, similar to 'how' in English.
frequência
A feminine noun meaning 'frequency'; it often follows 'com que' to ask about how often something occurs.
se exercita
Reflexive form of the verb 'exercitar' (to exercise). The pronoun 'se' is required because you exercise yourself.
você
Second‑person singular pronoun used in most of Brazil; in Portugal you might hear 'tu' instead.
🗨In Conversation
Com que frequência você se exercita?
How often do you exercise?
Eu me exercito três vezes por semana, principalmente na academia.
I work out three times a week, mainly at the gym.
✕Common Mistakes
Com qual frequência você se exercita?
Use 'que' after 'com' to ask about frequency; 'qual' asks for a specific choice.
Com que frequência você exercita?
The verb must be reflexive (se exercita) because you exercise yourself.
Com que frequência tu se exercitas?
In Portugal, the informal 'tu' is more common; using 'você' can sound overly formal.
↔Alternatives
Com que regularidade você faz exercícios?
How regularly do you do exercises?
Quantas vezes por semana você se exercita?
How many times a week do you exercise?
Qual a sua frequência de treino?
What is your training frequency?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, talking about fitness is common in social circles, especially in urban areas. People often mention the word 'academia' (gym) and may specify the type of activity (e.g., corrida, musculação, yoga). Using the reflexive form 'se exercita' sounds natural; avoid the non‑reflexive 'exercita' which can sound like you are exercising someone else.