Portuguese Phrase
Que experiência de trabalho você tem?
Meaning
The sentence asks the listener to describe the kind of professional background they possess. It is a direct way to inquire about past jobs, skills, and responsibilities.
When to use
Use this question in job interviews, networking events, or when a recruiter wants a quick overview of a candidate’s career history. It is polite yet straightforward in Brazilian Portuguese.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queexperiênciadetrabalhovocêtem?
Que (interrogative)
Used to ask 'what' about a noun; here it introduces a question about the type of experience.
experiência de trabalho
A noun phrase meaning 'work experience'; 'de' links the two nouns.
você
Second‑person singular pronoun (formal in Brazil) that acts as the subject of the verb.
tem (verbo ter)
Present‑tense 3rd‑person singular of 'ter' (to have); agrees with the subject 'você'.
Question mark
In Portuguese the entire sentence, not just the last word, is considered a question.
🗨In Conversation
Que experiência de trabalho você tem?
What work experience do you have?
Eu trabalhei três anos como analista de marketing digital e fiz estágio em vendas.
I worked three years as a digital marketing analyst and did an internship in sales.
✕Common Mistakes
Que experiência de trabalho tens?
‘Tens’ is the European Portuguese 2nd‑person singular form; in Brazil you should use ‘tem’ with ‘você’.
Qual experiência de trabalho você tem?
‘Qual’ can be used, but it changes the nuance to ‘which one’; ‘Que’ is the natural choice for asking about the type of experience.
Que experiência de trabalho tem?
Dropping the subject pronoun is common in informal speech, but in a formal interview keep ‘você’ for clarity.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a sua experiência profissional?
What is your professional experience?
Você tem experiência na área?
Do you have experience in the field?
Pode me contar sobre sua trajetória profissional?
Can you tell me about your professional background?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, interviewers often expect concise, results‑oriented answers. Mention specific projects, numbers, or achievements rather than just listing job titles. Also, modesty is valued – avoid sounding overly boastful, but be clear about your contributions.