Portuguese Phrase
E o novo trabalho, como tá?
Meaning
A casual way to ask someone how their new job is going. It shows interest and keeps the conversation friendly and informal.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—among friends, family, or coworkers you know well—right after the person has mentioned starting a new job or when you want to check in on their progress.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Eonovotrabalho,comotá?
Conjunction "E"
The word "E" means "and" and links the current topic to a previous statement.
Definite article "o"
"o" is the masculine singular definite article, used here before "trabalho".
Adjective agreement
"novo" agrees in gender and number with "trabalho" (masculine singular).
Colloquial "tá"
"tá" is the informal contraction of the verb "estar" (to be) in the third‑person singular present.
Question word "como"
"como" means "how" and introduces a question about condition or manner.
🗨In Conversation
E o novo trabalho, como tá?
And the new job, how's it going?
Tá ótimo, estou adorando! Ainda estou me adaptando, mas tudo bem.
It's great, I'm loving it! I'm still getting used to it, but everything's fine.
✕Common Mistakes
E o novo trabalho, como está?
Using the formal "está" is not wrong, but it changes the register; the phrase loses its casual vibe.
E o novo trabalho, como ta?
Missing the accent on "tá" makes it read as "ta" (a different word). Always write the accent in informal writing.
E os novos trabalhos, como tá?
The noun and adjective must agree in number; "trabalhos" is plural, so the adjective should be "novos".
↔Alternatives
E o novo emprego, como vai?
And the new job, how's it going?
Como está o seu novo trabalho?
How is your new job?
O que você está achando do novo trabalho?
What are you thinking of the new job?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "tá" is a very informal way to say "está". It’s perfect for chats with friends, but in a professional email or with someone you don’t know well, switch to the full form "como está?". Also, Brazilians often add a smile or a light tone when asking this question, showing genuine curiosity rather than a formal interview.