Portuguese Phrase
Qual é o teu maior sonho?
Meaning
This phrase is used to inquire about someone's ultimate life goal or deepest aspiration. It combines the interrogative 'Qual' with the superlative adjective 'maior' to identify the single most significant ambition a person holds.
When to use
Use this phrase in deep, personal conversations to get to know someone better. It is ideal for speaking with friends, family, or partners when discussing the future or personal values.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualéoteumaiorsonho
Qual
An interrogative pronoun used for 'which' or 'what' when the answer involves selecting from a set of possibilities.
Maior
The irregular comparative and superlative form of the adjective 'grande' (big/great).
🗨In Conversation
Qual é o teu maior sonho?
What is your biggest dream?
O meu maior sonho é viajar pelo mundo inteiro.
My biggest dream is to travel the whole world.
✕Common Mistakes
O que é o teu maior sonho?
Use 'Qual' instead of 'O que' when asking to identify a specific thing from a range of possibilities.
Qual é o teu mais grande sonho?
'Maior' is the irregular superlative form of 'grande'; using 'mais grande' is grammatically incorrect in this context.
↔Alternatives
O que tu mais desejas na vida?
What do you desire most in life?
Qual é o seu grande objetivo?
What is your big goal?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, sharing personal dreams is a sign of trust and intimacy. While 'teu' is the standard informal possessive in Portugal, many regions in Brazil may use 'seu' in the same informal context, so you might hear 'Qual é o seu maior sonho?' frequently as well.