Portuguese Phrase
Qual é o próximo passo nesse processo?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the next action or stage that should be taken within a given process. It is a polite, neutral way to request clarification about future steps.
When to use
Use this phrase in business meetings, project briefings, classroom discussions, or any situation where a group is following a defined procedure and you need to know what comes next.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualéopróximopassonesseprocesso?
Qual (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask 'what' or 'which' and agrees in gender/number with the noun it refers to.
é (ser, 3rd person singular)
The verb 'ser' expresses a permanent characteristic; here it links the subject 'Qual' to the predicate.
o próximo passo (noun phrase)
Article 'o' matches the masculine noun 'passo'; adjective 'próximo' also agrees in gender and number.
nesse (em + esse)
Contraction meaning 'in this' and must agree with the gender of the following noun (processo, masculine).
processo (masculine noun)
Means 'process' or 'procedure'; the article 'o' is omitted because it is already included in the contraction 'nesse'.
🗨In Conversation
Qual é o próximo passo nesse processo?
What is the next step in this process?
Precisamos revisar o relatório e, depois, enviar a proposta ao cliente.
We need to review the report and then send the proposal to the client.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual é o próximo passo nessa processo?
Use 'nesse' only when the noun is masculine; for feminine nouns you would say 'nessa'.
Qual está o próximo passo nesse processo?
Do not replace 'é' with 'está' here; 'ser' is used for defining the next step, not a temporary state.
Qual é o proximo passo nesse processo?
Remember the accent on 'próximo'; without it the word changes meaning.
↔Alternatives
Qual será o próximo passo neste processo?
What will be the next step in this process?
O que vem a seguir neste processo?
What comes next in this process?
Qual é a próxima etapa desse processo?
What is the next stage of this process?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese this question is perfectly appropriate for formal and semi‑formal settings. In Portugal speakers may prefer 'Qual é o próximo passo deste processo?' – note the use of 'deste' instead of 'nesse'. Keep the accent on 'próximo' to avoid mispronunciation; dropping it is a common error among learners.