Portuguese Phrase
Depois da igreja, o que procuro?
Meaning
Literally, “After the church, what am I looking for?” It is used to ask oneself or someone else what the next destination or task should be once the church service ends.
When to use
Use this question when you have just finished attending a church service and need to decide the next place to go, the next activity, or the item you need to find.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Depoisdaigreja,oqueprocuro?
Preposition + article (da)
"da" is the contraction of "de + a" and is used to indicate location or time after something, e.g., "Depois da igreja".
Interrogative pronoun "o que"
"o que" functions as "what" in questions; it introduces a direct question about an object or action.
Verb conjugation – present indicative
"procuro" is the first‑person singular present of "procurar" (to look for/search). The subject "eu" is implied.
No subject‑verb inversion
In Portuguese, questions often keep the normal subject‑verb order; only the interrogative phrase changes.
🗨In Conversation
Depois da igreja, o que procuro?
After church, what should I look for?
Você pode procurar o parque ao lado ou a cafeteria da esquina.
You could look for the park next door or the corner café.
✕Common Mistakes
Depois a igreja, o que procuro?
Missing the preposition "de"; the correct form is "de + a" → "da".
Depois da igreja, o que procura?
"procura" is third‑person singular; the speaker should use "procuro" for first‑person.
Depois da igreja, o que eu procuro?
While not wrong, adding "eu" is redundant in Portuguese questions and can sound overly formal.
↔Alternatives
O que devo fazer depois da igreja?
What should I do after church?
Depois da missa, onde vamos?
After the mass, where are we going?
Qual é o próximo destino depois da igreja?
What is the next destination after the church?
Cultural Tip
In many Brazilian towns, church services are followed by a social gathering called "confraternização" where people chat, share coffee, and sometimes visit a nearby market. Knowing how to ask about the next step shows politeness and helps you join the local rhythm.