Portuguese Phrase
Que impacto você busca?
Meaning
This phrase is used to inquire about the intended effect or legacy someone hopes to create through their work or actions. It focuses on the purpose and the broader significance of a project or career path. It suggests a goal-oriented and visionary mindset.
When to use
You will typically hear or use this in professional settings like job interviews, performance reviews, or strategic planning meetings. It is also common in conversations about social activism or personal development.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queimpactovocêbusca
Interrogative 'Que'
In this context, 'Que' functions as an interrogative adjective modifying the noun 'impacto'.
Verb 'Buscar'
The verb 'buscar' means to seek or look for; it is used here in the present tense to ask about current intentions.
🗨In Conversation
Eu decidi mudar de carreira para a área de educação.
I decided to change careers to the field of education.
Que impacto você busca nessa nova jornada?
What impact are you looking for in this new journey?
✕Common Mistakes
Que impacto você buscam?
The verb 'buscar' must be conjugated in the third person singular 'busca' to agree with 'você'.
Qual impacto você busca?
While 'Qual' is common in spoken Portuguese, 'Que' is often preferred when asking for a specific type or quality of noun immediately following it.
↔Alternatives
Qual é o seu objetivo final?
What is your ultimate goal?
O que você pretende alcançar?
What do you intend to achieve?
Cultural Tip
In the Brazilian business and startup ecosystem, 'impacto' is a key term that emphasizes social and environmental responsibility alongside financial success. Asking this question demonstrates that you are interested in more than just the bottom line. It aligns with the growing trend of 'purpose-driven' work in Brazil.