Portuguese Phrase
O que é isso de Mbps?
Meaning
A casual way to ask someone to explain what the term ‘Mbps’ means. It’s often heard when people see an internet‑speed figure and are unsure of the unit.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations, when a friend shows you a plan, a bill, or a technical article that mentions Mbps, or when you’re on a call with tech support and need clarification.
✦Grammar Breakdown
OqueéissodeMbps?
O que (interrogative)
Used to ask for information; literally 'what'.
é (ser)
Third‑person singular present of 'ser', used for definitions and identity.
isso (demonstrative pronoun)
Refers to something just mentioned or shown, similar to 'this/that'.
de (preposition)
Links the demonstrative to an abbreviation or concept, equivalent to 'about' or 'of'.
Mbps (abbreviation)
Stands for megabits per second, the unit used to measure internet speed.
🗨In Conversation
O que é isso de Mbps?
What’s this Mbps thing?
Mbps significa megabits por segundo, que é a medida da velocidade da sua conexão de internet.
Mbps means megabits per second, which is the measure of your internet connection speed.
✕Common Mistakes
O que é isso Mbps?
In very formal contexts the preposition ‘de’ is omitted; use ‘O que é Mbps?’ instead.
O que é isso de 100 Mbps?
If you’re pointing to a specific number, you can replace ‘isso’ with the number itself: ‘O que é 100 Mbps?’
↔Alternatives
O que significa Mbps?
What does Mbps mean?
O que quer dizer Mbps?
What does Mbps stand for?
O que é Mbps?
What is Mbps?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, internet speed is a hot topic; providers always advertise plans in Mbps. The expression “isso de …” is a colloquial way to ask for clarification about a term you just heard. In formal writing you would drop the “de” and say “O que significa Mbps?”.