Portuguese Phrase
Você gosta de fazer trilhas?
Meaning
A polite question asking whether the listener enjoys going on hikes or walking on trails. It can be used to start a conversation about outdoor activities or to gauge someone's interests.
When to use
Use this sentence in casual or semi‑formal settings—when chatting with a friend, a coworker, or a language partner who might share a love for nature. It works well as an ice‑breaker before planning a group hike or simply learning more about someone's hobbies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vocêgostadefazertrilhas?
Você (pronoun)
Second‑person singular pronoun used in formal or neutral contexts; replaces the informal 'tu' in most of Brazil.
gostar (verb)
Verb meaning 'to like'; conjugated in the present indicative third‑person singular to agree with 'você'.
de + infinitive
The verb 'gostar' always requires the preposition 'de' before an infinitive verb.
fazer (infinitive)
Infinitive form of 'to do/make'; here it pairs with 'trilhas' to mean 'to go on hikes'.
trilhas (noun)
Plural of 'trilha', a trail or hiking path; the plural matches the idea of doing many hikes.
🗨In Conversation
Você gosta de fazer trilhas?
Do you like to go hiking?
Sim, adoro! No fim de semana passado fui à Serra da Mantiqueira.
Yes, I love it! Last weekend I went to the Serra da Mantiqueira.
✕Common Mistakes
Você gosta fazer trilhas?
The verb 'gostar' always needs the preposition 'de' before an infinitive.
Você gosta de fazer trilha?
If you keep the verb in plural, the noun should also be plural: 'trilhas'.
Tu gostas de fazer trilhas?
In most of Brazil 'você' is preferred; using 'tu' changes the verb conjugation to 'gostas'.
↔Alternatives
Você curte fazer trilhas?
Do you enjoy hiking?
Você gosta de trilhas?
Do you like trails?
Você gosta de caminhar nas trilhas?
Do you like walking on trails?
Cultural Tip
Hiking (trilhas) is a popular pastime in Brazil, especially in regions like Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and the South, where the landscape offers lush mountains and waterfalls. When asking about hikes, Brazilians often use the verb 'curtir' (to enjoy) as a more informal alternative to 'gostar'. Also, be aware that in some southern states people may say 'caminhada' instead of 'trilha' for a more general walk.