Portuguese Phrase
Que tipo de festa?
Meaning
The sentence asks the listener to specify the kind of party being discussed – whether it’s a birthday, a wedding, a carnival, or any other type of celebration. It’s a neutral, open‑ended question that invites a description.
When to use
Use this question when you’re planning an event, joining a group of friends, or simply curious about the nature of a gathering. It works in both informal chats and more formal contexts such as work‑related team events.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetipodefesta?
Que (interrogative)
Used to ask about the nature or kind of something; equivalent to English 'what'.
tipo de + noun
The construction 'tipo de' means 'type/kind of' and is followed by a noun.
festa (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'party' or 'celebration'.
Question mark placement
In Portuguese only the final question mark is required; the opening '¿' is not used.
🗨In Conversation
Que tipo de festa vocês vão fazer amanhã?
What kind of party are you all having tomorrow?
Vai ser uma festa de aniversário surpresa para a Ana.
It’ll be a surprise birthday party for Ana.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual tipo de festa?
‘Qual’ is also correct, but it sounds slightly more formal; beginners often mix the two without noticing the nuance.
Que tipo de festas?
Use the singular ‘festa’ unless you are asking about multiple parties.
¿Que tipo de festa?
Do not add an opening question mark (¿) – that belongs to Spanish, not Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Qual é o tipo de festa?
What is the type of party?
Que tipo de celebração?
What kind of celebration?
É que tipo de festa?
What sort of party is it?
Cultural Tip
Brazil has a rich variety of festas, from the massive Carnaval parades to intimate ‘festa de aniversário’ (birthday parties) and ‘festa junina’ in June. When you ask about the type of festa, locals often follow up with details about dress code, food, and music, so be ready to talk about samba, churrasco, or traditional folk games depending on the answer.