Portuguese Phrase
Você usa apps para fazer novos amigos?
Meaning
This question asks whether the listener uses mobile applications to meet and befriend new people. It can be used in casual conversation when discussing social life, networking, or language‑exchange tools.
When to use
Use it in informal settings with friends, classmates, or language‑exchange partners. It works well when talking about social media habits, dating apps, or any platform that helps you expand your circle.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vocêusaappsparafazernovosamigos?
Pronoun 'Você'
Second‑person singular pronoun used in most of Brazil; conjugates verbs in the third‑person singular.
Verb 'usar' (present)
Regular -ar verb; third‑person singular present form is 'usa' (you use).
Borrowed noun 'apps'
Plural of the English abbreviation 'app'; treated as masculine plural in Portuguese.
Preposition 'para' + infinitive
Used to express purpose: 'para fazer' = 'to make/do'.
Adjective agreement
'novos' agrees in gender and number with 'amigos' (masculine plural).
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese the rising intonation at the end signals a yes/no question; the written '?' marks it.
🗨In Conversation
Você usa apps para fazer novos amigos?
Do you use apps to make new friends?
Sim, eu uso o Bumble e o Meetup para conhecer gente nova.
Yes, I use Bumble and Meetup to meet new people.
✕Common Mistakes
Você usá apps para fazer novos amigos?
The verb must be conjugated to match the subject 'você'; use 'usa' not the infinitive 'usar'.
Você usa aplicativo para fazer novos amigos?
If you keep the singular form, the sentence becomes grammatically incorrect; you need the plural 'apps' or 'aplicativos'.
Você usa apps para fazer novas amigos?
Adjectives must agree in gender; 'amigos' is masculine, so use 'novos'.
↔Alternatives
Você usa aplicativos para fazer novos amigos?
Do you use applications to make new friends?
Você costuma usar apps para conhecer novas pessoas?
Do you usually use apps to meet new people?
Você recorre a apps para ampliar seu círculo de amigos?
Do you turn to apps to expand your circle of friends?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Tinder, Bumble, and Meetup are everyday tools for staying connected and meeting new people. While asking about "apps" is perfectly natural, using the native word "aplicativos" can sound slightly more formal. Remember that Brazilian Portuguese favors a friendly, informal tone in casual conversation, so a smile or light laugh after the question helps keep the mood relaxed.