Portuguese Phrase
Que hobbies você tem?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct way to ask someone about their interests or leisure activities. It incorporates the English loanword 'hobbies', which is standard in modern Portuguese, paired with the verb 'ter' to express possession of these interests.
When to use
Use this phrase in social situations when getting to know someone or during ice-breaking conversations. It is suitable for both casual and semi-formal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quehobbiesvocêtem
Que
An interrogative pronoun used here to mean 'what' when followed directly by a noun.
Tem
The third-person singular present form of 'ter' (to have), which agrees with the pronoun 'você'.
🗨In Conversation
Que hobbies você tem?
What hobbies do you have?
Eu gosto de tocar violão e ler livros.
I like to play the guitar and read books.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual hobbies você tem?
Use 'Que' or 'Quais' because 'hobbies' is plural; 'Qual' is strictly singular.
Que hobbies você faz?
While you 'do' activities, in Portuguese you typically 'have' (ter) hobbies.
↔Alternatives
O que você gosta de fazer no seu tempo livre?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Quais são os seus passatempos?
What are your pastimes?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, talking about leisure is a common way to build rapport. While 'hobbies' is universal, 'passatempos' is a more traditional term. Brazilians, in particular, often mention social activities like 'churrasco' or 'futebol'.