Portuguese Phrase
Que tempo te deixa feliz?
Meaning
Literally: "What weather makes you happy?" The speaker is asking which type of weather (sunny, rainy, cool, etc.) puts the listener in a good mood.
When to use
Use this question in casual conversation when talking about preferences, planning an outdoor activity, or simply making small talk about the day’s climate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetempotedeixafeliz?
Que (interrogative adjective)
Used before a noun to ask "what/which"; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
tempo (noun)
Means "weather" (or "time"); here it refers to the atmospheric conditions.
te (object pronoun)
Second‑person singular clitic pronoun meaning "you"; placed before the verb in European Portuguese.
deixa (verb deixar)
Third‑person singular present of "deixar" – to make, to cause; with a direct object it means "makes".
feliz (adjective)
Means "happy"; it does not change form for gender or number when used predicatively.
🗨In Conversation
Que tempo te deixa feliz?
What weather makes you happy?
Eu adoro quando está ensolarado e com uma brisa leve.
I love it when it’s sunny with a light breeze.
✕Common Mistakes
Qué tempo te deixa feliz?
The accent belongs to Spanish; Portuguese uses "Que" without an accent.
Que tempo te faz feliz?
Mixing verbs; "fazer" can be used but changes the nuance. Use "deixa" for "makes (feel)".
Que tempo te deixa feliz?
If you mean "time" you must use "quando" instead of "tempo".
↔Alternatives
Qual tipo de clima te deixa feliz?
Which type of climate makes you happy?
Que clima te agrada mais?
Which weather do you like best?
Que tempo te faz sentir bem?
What weather makes you feel good?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese‑speaking countries, talking about the weather is a classic ice‑breaker. Keep the tone light and avoid overly personal questions; "tempo" is usually understood as weather unless the context clearly points to time. In Brazil, you might hear "clima" more often, while in Portugal "tempo" is the default word.