Portuguese Phrase
Que data é amanhã?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct way to ask for the specific calendar date of the following day. It focuses on the day of the month and the month itself rather than the day of the week.
When to use
Use this phrase in any situation where you need to clarify a deadline, check a schedule, or confirm the numerical date for an appointment. It is suitable for both formal and informal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quedataéamanhã
Que
An interrogative pronoun used to ask 'what' or 'which' when followed directly by a noun.
é
The third-person singular form of the verb 'ser', used here because dates are considered fixed identities.
🗨In Conversation
Que data é amanhã?
What date is tomorrow?
Amanhã é dia vinte de julho.
Tomorrow is July 20th.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual data é amanhã?
While 'Qual' means 'which', 'Que' is the standard interrogative used before a noun like 'data' in this context.
Que dia é amanhã?
This usually asks for the day of the week (e.g., Monday) rather than the specific calendar date.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a data de amanhã?
What is tomorrow's date?
A que dia do mês estamos amanhã?
What day of the month is it tomorrow?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries, dates are always formatted as Day/Month/Year. When answering this question, locals will often provide the number followed by the month, such as 'doze de outubro'.