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How to say “What do you do for work?” in Portuguese
The Portuguese for “What do you do for work?”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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O que você faz da vida?
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O que você faz da vida?
What do you do for work?
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Portuguese words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday Portuguese words and sentences.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Onde posso comprar uma passagem?
- I have a reservation.Eu tenho uma reserva.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?Há uma farmácia por perto?
- I am allergic to nuts.Sou alérgico a nozes.
- Happy birthday!Feliz aniversário!
- I like to read books.Eu gosto de ler livros.
- I will call you later.Eu ligo para você mais tarde.
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“What do you do for work?” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak Portuguese guides. Browse every Portuguese word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “What do you do for work?” in Portuguese?
“What do you do for work?” in Portuguese is “O que você faz da vida?”.
What does “O que você faz da vida?” mean in English?
“O que você faz da vida?” is Portuguese for “What do you do for work?”.
How do I remember “O que você faz da vida?”?
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