Portuguese Phrase
Quem vai montar o evento?
Meaning
This phrase literally translates to "Who is going to assemble/mount the event?". In this context, "montar" means to organize, set up, or put together an event. It's a direct question about responsibility for the logistical preparation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to identify the person or team responsible for the practical organization and setup of an event. It's suitable in professional or informal settings when discussing event logistics, such as a party, conference, or meeting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
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Quem (Who)
This is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'who'. When used as the subject of a question, 'quem' always takes a singular verb, even if the expected answer might be plural.
Vai (Goes)
This is the third-person singular present tense conjugation of the verb 'ir' (to go). Here, it acts as an auxiliary verb, forming the immediate future tense when followed by an infinitive verb (ir + infinitive).
Montar (To set up/assemble)
This infinitive verb means 'to assemble,' 'to set up,' or 'to mount.' In the context of events, it specifically refers to the practical organization, preparation, and physical setup.
O (The)
This is the masculine singular definite article, equivalent to 'the' in English. It precedes the masculine singular noun 'evento'.
Evento (Event)
This is a masculine singular noun meaning 'event.' It refers to a planned public or social occasion.
🗨In Conversation
A festa é amanhã! Quem vai montar o evento?
The party is tomorrow! Who will set up the event?
A Maria e o João ficaram encarregados da decoração e do som.
Maria and João were in charge of the decoration and sound.
✕Common Mistakes
Quem vai fazer o evento?
While "fazer" means "to do" or "to make," "montar" specifically implies the physical setup and organization of an event. "Fazer o evento" is too general and doesn't convey the same hands-on setup.
Quem vão montar o evento?
The interrogative pronoun "quem" (who) as a subject always takes a singular verb, even if the answer might refer to multiple people. The correct form of 'ir' (to go) here is 'vai' (singular).
↔Alternatives
Quem vai organizar o evento?
Who will organize the event?
Quem é o responsável pelo evento?
Who is responsible for the event?
Quem está encarregado de montar o evento?
Who is in charge of setting up the event?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, especially Brazil, "montar" is very common for setting up events, parties, or even businesses. It implies a hands-on, practical assembly or construction. Direct questions like "Quem vai...?" are generally acceptable, but tone and context are always important to maintain politeness.