Portuguese Phrase
E os filmes?
Meaning
This is a short, conversational way to ask about movies in a specific context. It translates literally to 'And the movies?' but functions as 'What about the movies?' or 'How were the movies?'. It relies heavily on the previous topic of conversation to provide its full meaning.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to shift the focus of a conversation to movies or ask for an update on a movie-related plan. It is very common in informal settings, such as chatting with friends about their weekend or a recent festival.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Eosfilmes
E
The conjunction 'and' used here to introduce a new but related topic of inquiry.
Os
The masculine plural definite article, which must match the gender and number of the noun 'filmes'.
Filmes
The plural form of 'filme'. In Portuguese, pluralization usually involves adding an 's' to the end of the word.
🗨In Conversation
A festa foi legal, nos divertimos muito.
The party was cool, we had a lot of fun.
E os filmes? Vocês conseguiram assistir algum?
And the movies? Were you guys able to watch any?
✕Common Mistakes
E o filmes?
The article must agree in number with the plural noun 'filmes'.
E os cinema?
If you are referring to multiple movies, use the plural 'filmes' rather than the singular 'cinema'.
↔Alternatives
E quanto aos filmes?
And as for the movies?
O que você achou dos filmes?
What did you think of the movies?
Cultural Tip
Brazilians are avid movie-goers and love discussing the latest releases from both Hollywood and the growing national film industry. Using short phrases like this is a natural way to keep a conversation moving without being overly formal. It is also common to use this phrase when discussing streaming services like Netflix or Globoplay.