Portuguese Phrase
Que planos você tem?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct way to ask someone about their future intentions, scheduled activities, or availability. It is a standard inquiry used to open a conversation about social gatherings or upcoming events.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know what someone is doing later in the day, during the weekend, or over a holiday period. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues in casual settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queplanosvocêtem
Que
An interrogative pronoun used here as an adjective modifying 'planos' to mean 'what'.
Ter (tem)
The verb 'ter' means 'to have'; 'tem' is the third-person singular present tense form used with 'você'.
🗨In Conversation
Que planos você tem para o fim de semana?
What plans do you have for the weekend?
Eu ainda não sei, talvez eu fique em casa.
I don't know yet, maybe I'll stay home.
✕Common Mistakes
O que planos você tem?
Avoid using 'O que' directly before a noun; use 'Que' or 'Quais' instead.
Que planos você faz?
In this context, Portuguese speakers use 'ter' (to have) rather than 'fazer' (to make/do) to ask about existing plans.
↔Alternatives
O que você vai fazer?
What are you going to do?
Quais são os seus planos?
What are your plans?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, social plans are often flexible and spontaneous. Asking about someone's plans is a common way to lead into a casual invitation, though responses can sometimes be non-committal like 'vamos ver' (let's see).