Portuguese Phrase
Agosto é sempre tão quente?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether August is consistently very hot. It implies curiosity about the typical climate during that month, possibly comparing it to other months or years.
When to use
Use this question when talking about weather patterns, planning a trip, or simply making small talk about the climate in a region where August can be hot.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Agostoésempretãoquente?
Ser vs. Estar
Use 'ser' (é) to talk about a characteristic that is generally true, like the typical temperature of a month.
Adverb Order
'sempre' (always) usually comes before the intensifier 'tão' to modify the adjective.
Gender Agreement
The adjective 'quente' is invariable for gender; it matches the masculine noun 'Agosto'.
Question Mark
In Portuguese, the opening question mark (¿) is not used; only the closing '?' is required.
🗨In Conversation
Agosto é sempre tão quente?
Is August always so hot?
Na maioria das vezes, sim. Em São Paulo costuma chegar a 30 °C.
Most of the time, yes. In São Paulo it usually reaches 30 °C.
✕Common Mistakes
Agosto está sempre tão quente?
Use 'é' (ser) for a general characteristic; 'está' describes a temporary state.
Agosto é sempre tão quentea?
Do not add an unnecessary 'a' ending; 'quente' is already correct for both genders.
Agosto é tão quente sempre?
Placing 'sempre' after 'tão' sounds unnatural; keep the order 'sempre tão'.
↔Alternatives
Agosto costuma ser tão quente?
Does August tend to be so hot?
Agosto é sempre tão quente mesmo?
Is August really always that hot?
Em agosto faz sempre tanto calor?
Is it always that hot in August?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, August is winter in the southern states (e.g., Rio Grande do Sul) and can be quite cool, while in the north it remains warm. In Portugal, August is midsummer and often sweltering. Adjust the question based on the region you’re discussing, and be aware that locals may answer with specific temperature ranges rather than a simple yes/no.