Portuguese Phrase
O que são os limites de dados?
Meaning
The sentence asks for a definition of "data limits" – the maximum amount of data you can use under a plan before extra charges or speed throttling apply. It is commonly heard when discussing mobile or broadband internet packages.
When to use
Use this question when you need clarification about the data caps in a mobile plan, broadband contract, or any service that measures internet usage. It works in both formal customer‑service settings and casual conversations with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oquesãooslimitesdedados?
O que (question word)
"O que" is used to ask "what" and introduces a noun clause.
são (verb ser, 3rd plural)
"são" is the present plural form of "ser", used for definitions or descriptions.
os limites (noun phrase)
"limites" is a masculine plural noun; the article "os" matches its gender and number.
de dados (prepositional phrase)
"de" links the noun "limites" to what kind of limits they are – here, "dados" (data).
🗨In Conversation
O que são os limites de dados?
What are data limits?
São a quantidade máxima de dados que você pode usar em um plano antes de ser cobrado extra ou ter a velocidade reduzida.
They are the maximum amount of data you can use in a plan before you are charged extra or have your speed reduced.
✕Common Mistakes
O que é os limites de dados?
Use "são" because "limites" is plural; "é" is singular.
Qual são os limites de dados?
"Qual" asks for a specific item; here you need the general definition, so "O que" is appropriate.
↔Alternatives
Qual é o limite de dados?
What is the data limit?
O que significa limite de dados?
What does data limit mean?
Quais são os limites de dados?
What are the data limits?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, most mobile carriers impose a "limite de dados" on prepaid and postpaid plans. Users often monitor usage through carrier apps to avoid overage fees. When speaking with a customer‑service agent, keep the tone polite and use the formal "o senhor/a senhora" if you want to sound especially courteous.