Portuguese Phrase
Você gosta do seu trabalho?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question regarding someone's satisfaction with their employment. It uses the verb 'gostar', which in Portuguese is a transitive indirect verb, meaning it requires the preposition 'de' to connect to the object.
When to use
Use this during social gatherings, networking events, or when getting to know a new friend. It is a standard, polite way to inquire about someone's professional life in both Brazil and Portugal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vocêgostadoseutrabalho
Verb 'Gostar'
The verb 'gostar' always requires the preposition 'de'. You never 'gostar' something directly; you 'gostar de' something.
The Contraction 'Do'
'Do' is the combination of 'de' (of) and 'o' (the). It is used here because 'trabalho' is a masculine noun.
🗨In Conversation
Você gosta do seu trabalho?
Do you like your job?
Sim, eu gosto muito dos meus colegas.
Yes, I like my colleagues very much.
✕Common Mistakes
Você gosta seu trabalho?
In Portuguese, you must use the preposition 'de' after the verb 'gostar'. Use 'do' (de + o) before masculine nouns.
Você gosta o seu trabalho?
Avoid using the direct article 'o' alone; 'gostar' always requires the preposition 'de', forming 'do'.
↔Alternatives
Você curte o que faz?
Do you enjoy what you do?
O seu emprego é legal?
Is your job cool?
Cultural Tip
Brazilians are generally very social and asking about work is a common way to build rapport. While 'você' is universal in Brazil, if you are in Portugal or Southern Brazil, you might hear 'Tu gostas do teu trabalho?' using the informal second-person singular.