Portuguese Phrase
Que temperatura vai fazer?
Meaning
Literally, 'What temperature will it be?' It asks about the expected temperature, usually for the day ahead. It’s a common way to inquire about the weather forecast.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know the upcoming temperature, such as before planning an outdoor activity, traveling, or simply making small talk about the weather.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetemperaturavaifazer?
Interrogative 'Que'
Used to ask 'what' about a noun; here it asks about the temperature.
Future construction 'vai + infinitive'
Portuguese uses the verb 'ir' + infinitive to talk about near future events.
Verb 'fazer' for weather
In Portuguese, 'fazer' is the standard verb to describe weather conditions, e.g., 'fazer sol' (to be sunny).
Word order for questions
The interrogative word comes first, followed by the subject and verb, ending with a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Que temperatura vai fazer hoje?
What temperature will it be today?
Vai fazer uns 22 graus, bem agradável.
It will be about 22 degrees, quite pleasant.
✕Common Mistakes
Que temperatura vai ser?
Use 'fazer' for weather; 'ser' is not used to describe temperature.
Que temperatura vai estar?
While 'estar' can describe conditions, the idiomatic expression for weather uses 'fazer'.
↔Alternatives
Qual será a temperatura?
What will the temperature be?
Que temperatura está prevista?
What temperature is forecasted?
Qual a temperatura esperada?
What temperature is expected?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, people often discuss the weather in terms of temperature and how it feels (e.g., 'quente' or 'frio'), but they also mention humidity. Using 'vai fazer' is informal and common in everyday conversation, while 'qual será a temperatura' sounds a bit more formal or technical.