Portuguese Phrase
O que eu tenho que fazer como inquilino?
Meaning
This question asks about the duties, responsibilities, or actions that a person must take while living in a rented property. It is a polite way to request clarification from a landlord, property manager, or fellow tenant.
When to use
Use this sentence when you have just moved into a new apartment, are about to sign a lease, or need to confirm what is expected of you as a tenant. It works well in both formal (talking to a landlord) and informal (asking a roommate) contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oqueeutenhoquefazercomoinquilino?
Interrogative pronoun "O que"
"O que" introduces a question meaning "what" and is placed at the beginning of the sentence.
Obligation periphrasis "tenho que"
"Tenho que" (I have to) expresses necessity; it agrees with the subject "eu".
"como" meaning "as a"
In this context, "como" introduces a role or capacity, similar to "as a tenant".
Noun "inquilino"
"Inquilino" is a masculine noun meaning "tenant"; it can be pluralized as "inquilinos".
🗨In Conversation
O que eu tenho que fazer como inquilino?
What do I have to do as a tenant?
Você deve pagar o aluguel em dia, cuidar da manutenção básica e respeitar as regras do condomínio.
You should pay the rent on time, take care of basic maintenance, and respect the building rules.
✕Common Mistakes
O que eu tem que fazer como inquilino?
The verb must agree with the subject "eu"; use "tenho que" not "tem que".
O que eu tenho que fazer por inquilino?
If you want to ask about duties, "como" is correct; using "por" (by) would change the meaning.
O que eu tenho que fazer como inquilino
Do not omit the question mark; it signals that the sentence is a question.
↔Alternatives
Quais são minhas obrigações como inquilino?
What are my obligations as a tenant?
O que preciso fazer para ser um bom inquilino?
What do I need to do to be a good tenant?
O que devo fazer como locatário?
What should I do as a renter?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, rental contracts (contrato de locação) usually require a security deposit (caução) and a guarantor (fiador). Tenants are expected to pay the rent by the agreed date, keep the property in good condition, and notify the landlord of any repairs needed. Being proactive and communicative is seen as a sign of respect and can help avoid disputes.