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The Magic of 'Quando' (When)

Use quando to ask about time or to link a habit to a specific moment.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'quando' to link two events in time; it works exactly like 'when' in English.

  • Use it to start a question: 'Quando você chega?' (When do you arrive?)
  • Use it to connect two clauses: 'Eu como quando tenho fome.' (I eat when I am hungry.)
  • It does not change for gender or number; it is invariant.
Action 1 + quando + Action 2

Overview

Quando serves as a fundamental building block for expressing time in Portuguese, universally translating to "when." This versatile word operates in two primary grammatical roles: as an interrogative adverb to ask questions about time, and as a subordinating conjunction to connect clauses, establishing a temporal relationship between actions or states. Its consistent form across various contexts simplifies its initial acquisition, making it accessible even at the A1 level. Understanding quando is crucial for asking about schedules, describing routines, narrating past events, and setting conditions for future actions.

Unlike English, which often requires auxiliary verbs or complex constructions to form temporal questions or clauses, Portuguese employs quando with remarkable directness. This linguistic simplicity means that once you grasp basic sentence structures, you can immediately integrate quando to convey sophisticated temporal information. For instance, Eu como (I eat) readily transforms into Quando eu como (When I eat), providing a direct pathway to expressing habits or conditions dependent on time.

This makes quando an essential tool for any beginner in Portuguese.

How This Grammar Works

Quando functions fundamentally as either a spotlight or a bridge, depending on its role in a sentence. This dual functionality is central to its utility in Portuguese.
As a spotlight, quando acts as an interrogative adverb, initiating direct questions about the timing of an event or state. When used this way, it literally shines a light on the specific moment something occurs, demanding a temporal answer. The word itself carries the interrogative force, eliminating the need for complex inversions or additional question words, which simplifies question formation for learners.
  • Quando é o jogo? (When is the game?) – Here, quando directly asks for the time of the game.
  • Quando você chega? (When do you arrive?) – This inquires about the arrival time.
  • Quando podemos falar? (When can we talk?) – Asking for a suitable moment to converse.
As a bridge, quando acts as a subordinating conjunction, connecting two clauses and establishing a temporal link between them. The clause introduced by quando is known as the subordinate temporal clause, and it specifies the time or condition under which the action of the main clause takes place. This allows for the construction of sentences where one event is contingent on, or occurs simultaneously with, another.
The linguistic principle at play here is subordination, where the quando clause provides essential context to the main idea without being grammatically independent.
  • Eu fico feliz quando vejo o sol. (I become happy when I see the sun.) – Quando vejo o sol sets the condition for happiness.
  • Quando chove, eu fico em casa. (When it rains, I stay home.) – The rain dictates the action of staying home.
  • Ele liga quando tem notícias. (He calls when he has news.) – The act of having news triggers the call.
In both roles, the core meaning of "when" remains constant, but its grammatical impact shifts significantly. Understanding this distinction is the first step toward fluently incorporating quando into your Portuguese.

Formation Pattern

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The structure surrounding quando is relatively straightforward at the A1 level, primarily involving either direct questions or the connection of two clauses using indicative verbs. Here are the core patterns:
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1. Interrogative Use (Asking Questions)
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To ask about time, quando typically precedes the verb, followed by the subject (though the subject can often be omitted if clear from context). This is the most direct way to inquire about schedules, dates, or moments.
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| Structure | Usage | Example (pt) | Example (en) |
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| :-------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- |
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| Quando + Verb + (Subject)? | General inquiry about a point in time. | Quando é o seu aniversário? | When is your birthday? |
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| Quando + Verb? | Informal inquiry, subject is clear. | Quando começa? | When does it start? |
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Quando você vai sair? (When are you going to leave?) – Direct question using the future with ir + infinitive.
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Quando ela chega? (When does she arrive?) – A common query about arrival time.
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2. Conjunction Use (Connecting Clauses - Indicative Mood)
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At the A1 level, quando as a conjunction is predominantly used with verbs in the indicative mood. This signifies that the action in the quando clause is a fact, a habit, or a completed event. It connects a main clause with a subordinate temporal clause. The order of these clauses is flexible, but a comma is typically used when the quando clause comes first.
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Pattern A: Main Clause + Quando Clause
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This structure presents the main action first, followed by the temporal condition or moment.
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| Structure | Usage | Example (pt) | Example (en) |
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| :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- |
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| Main Clause (Indicative) + quando + Subordinate Clause (Indicative) | The main action occurs at the time/condition specified by the quando clause. | Eu estudo quando tenho tempo livre. | I study when I have free time. |
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Nós comemos quando estamos com fome. (We eat when we are hungry.) – A statement of a regular habit.
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Ele me ajuda quando peço. (He helps me when I ask.) – Describes a recurring assistance.
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Pattern B: Quando Clause + Main Clause
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This pattern emphasizes the temporal condition first, placing it at the beginning of the sentence. A comma is almost always used to separate the two clauses for clarity.
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| Structure | Usage | Example (pt) | Example (en) |
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| :--------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------- |
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| Quando + Subordinate Clause (Indicative), Main Clause (Indicative) | Emphasizes the temporal condition or moment before stating the main action. | Quando chove, eu gosto de ler. | When it rains, I like to read. |
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Quando ele fala, todos escutam. (When he speaks, everyone listens.) – Highlighting the impact of his speaking.
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Quando eu era criança, visitava meus avós. (When I was a child, I visited my grandparents.) – Recalling a past habit. Note the use of the Imperfect for ongoing past states.
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The choice between Pattern A and B often depends on what you wish to emphasize. Placing the quando clause first draws immediate attention to the temporal context.

When To Use It

Quando is an indispensable tool for structuring temporal information in Portuguese, catering to a range of communicative needs from simple inquiries to complex narratives. Its applications at the A1 level primarily revolve around expressing habits, describing past events, and asking about schedules. Understanding the specific contexts will help you apply it accurately.
  1. 1Asking for Schedules and Information (Interrogative):
This is the most direct use of quando, employing it to seek specific time-related details. You will use this constantly for planning and organizing.
  • Quando é a próxima aula? (When is the next class?) – Essential for academic settings.
  • Quando termina o filme? (When does the movie end?) – Useful for entertainment planning.
  • Quando podemos nos encontrar? (When can we meet?) – Key for social arrangements.
  1. 1Expressing Habits and Routines (Conjunction - Present Indicative):
To describe actions that regularly occur under a specific temporal condition or at a particular moment, quando connects the habitual action with its triggering circumstance. The verb in the quando clause will typically be in the present indicative, signifying a repeated or general truth.
  • Eu bebo café quando acordo. (I drink coffee when I wake up.) – A daily routine.
  • Ela estuda quando tem tempo livre. (She studies when she has free time.) – A consistent habit.
  • Nós vamos à praia quando faz sol. (We go to the beach when it's sunny.) – A regular activity dependent on weather.
  1. 1Describing Past Events (Conjunction - Past Indicative):
Quando is excellent for narrating past events, indicating that one action occurred at the time another was happening, or immediately after another. For past events, you'll use past tenses like the Pretérito Perfeito (simple past) for completed actions or the Pretérito Imperfeito (imperfect past) for ongoing actions or states.
  • Quando ele chegou, nós saímos. (When he arrived, we left.) – Two sequential completed actions in the past.
  • Eu lia quando ele ligou. (I was reading when he called.) – An ongoing action interrupted by a new one.
  • Quando eu era jovem, morava no campo. (When I was young, I lived in the countryside.) – Describing a past state and habitual past action.
  1. 1Stating General Truths and Facts (Conjunction - Present Indicative):
For universal truths, scientific facts, or generally accepted principles, quando functions to introduce the condition under which these truths hold. Both verbs will be in the present indicative.
  • A água ferve quando atinge 100 graus Celsius. (Water boils when it reaches 100 degrees Celsius.) – A scientific fact.
  • Quando faz calor, as pessoas usam roupas leves. (When it's hot, people wear light clothes.) – A general observation.
Cultural Insight: While future events often demand the future subjunctive with quando in formal Portuguese, in everyday informal conversation, especially for near-future events, Brazilians and Portuguese speakers frequently use the present indicative after quando. For example, instead of the more formal Quando você vier... (When you come...), you'll commonly hear Quando você vem...? (When are you coming...?). This demonstrates a practical simplification in spoken language, which is beneficial for A1 learners to recognize, though formal grammar still prefers the subjunctive for hypothetical future conditions.

Common Mistakes

Navigating quando can present several pitfalls for learners, especially due to direct translation from English or confusion with other Portuguese temporal expressions. Understanding these common errors and their underlying reasons is crucial for developing accurate usage.
  1. 1Quando vs. Que horas / A que horas: This is perhaps the most frequent confusion for beginners.
  • Mistake: Using Quando when asking for a precise clock time, or vice-versa.
  • Explanation: Quando inquires about a general time frame (e.g., tomorrow, next week, in the morning, at night, a specific day or year). Que horas? (What time?) or A que horas? (At what time?) specifically ask for a precise clock time (e.g., 3 PM, 10:15).
  • Why the Confusion: In English, "When is the meeting?" can imply a specific time, but Portuguese separates these concepts more strictly.
  • Fix: Always remember the scope of your question.
| Question | Meaning | Correct Usage (pt) | Correct Usage (en) |
| :---------------- | :-------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :---------------------------------- |
| General Time | When? (Day, period, event) | Quando é o seu voo? | When is your flight? |
| Specific Clock Time | At what time? | A que horas é o seu voo? | At what time is your flight? |
  • Example Mistake: *Que horas você viaja? (if you mean 'Which day are you traveling?').
  • Correct usage: Quando você viaja? (When are you traveling? - general) vs. A que horas você viaja? (At what time are you traveling? - specific clock time).
  1. 1Direct Translation of Future When I will...: This is a significant structural difference between English and Portuguese.
  • Mistake: Using the future indicative tense directly after quando when referring to a future, hypothetical, or uncertain event (e.g., *Quando eu virei... for "When I come...").
  • Explanation: In Portuguese, when quando refers to a future action that is not yet certain or is hypothetical, it requires the future subjunctive mood. The present indicative is only used for habits, facts, or very near, certain future events in informal speech (as noted above). At A1, focus on the present or past indicative.
  • Why the Confusion: English uses the present simple after "when" even for future meaning ("When I arrive, I will call you"), but Portuguese has a specific mood for this.
  • Fix: At the A1 level, avoid translating "when I will" literally. Stick to present indicative for habitual actions (Quando eu acordo...) or past indicative for past events (Quando eu cheguei...). The future subjunctive is a later topic.
  1. 1Incorrect Comma Usage: While seemingly minor, proper punctuation is key for clarity.
  • Mistake: Omitting the comma when the quando clause precedes the main clause.
  • Explanation: When the subordinate quando clause comes first, a comma is generally required to separate it from the main clause. This signals a pause and clarifies the sentence structure.
  • Why it's Important: Without the comma, longer sentences can be harder to parse, creating ambiguity about where the temporal condition ends and the main action begins.
  • Fix: Always insert a comma when Quando [subordinate clause] starts a sentence before [main clause].
  • Example Mistake: *Quando ele come ele fica feliz.
  • Correct Usage: Quando ele come, ele fica feliz. (When he eats, he becomes happy.)
  1. 1Quando vs. Enquanto: These two conjunctions both deal with time but denote different temporal relationships.
  • Mistake: Using quando to imply an ongoing duration, or enquanto to imply a point in time.
  • Explanation: Quando refers to a point in time or a specific event that triggers or coincides with another action. Enquanto (while) refers to a duration or simultaneous ongoing actions.
  • Why the Confusion: Both translate to temporal ideas, but their nuances are distinct.
  • Fix: Consider if you're talking about a moment or a period.
| Feature | Quando | Enquanto |
| :---------------- | :-------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- |
| Meaning | When, At the moment that | While, During the time that |
| Temporal Relation | Point in time, specific trigger | Duration, simultaneous ongoing actions |
| Example (pt) | Quando o telefone tocou, eu estava lendo. | Enquanto eu lia, o telefone tocou. |
| Example (en) | When the phone rang, I was reading. | While I was reading, the phone rang. |
  • Example Mistake: *Enquanto cheguei, ele saiu. (Implies

Basic Sentence Construction

Type Structure Example
Question
Quando + Verb + Subject?
Quando você vai?
Statement
Subject + Verb + quando + Clause
Eu vou quando posso.
Negative
Subject + não + Verb + quando...
Eu não vou quando chove.
Future
Quando + Future Subjunctive
Quando eu tiver tempo...

Meanings

The word 'quando' is a temporal conjunction used to indicate the time at which an action occurs or to ask about the timing of an event.

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Interrogative

Asking for a specific time.

“Quando é a festa?”

“Quando você volta?”

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Conjunction

Linking two events.

“Ligue-me quando chegar.”

“Eu fico feliz quando chove.”

Reference Table

Reference table for The Magic of 'Quando' (When)
Form Structure Example
Question
Quando + V + S?
Quando ele chega?
Statement
S + V + quando + S + V
Eu como quando tenho fome.
Negative
S + não + V + quando...
Não saio quando chove.
Future
Quando + Subj. Futuro
Quando eu for, aviso.
Formal
Quando da + Noun
Quando da chegada...
Idiomatic
Quando muito
Quando muito, custa 10.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Quando o senhor virá?

Quando o senhor virá? (Asking for arrival)

Neutral
Quando você vem?

Quando você vem? (Asking for arrival)

Informal
Quando você vem?

Quando você vem? (Asking for arrival)

Slang
Quando tu brota?

Quando tu brota? (Asking for arrival)

Uses of Quando

Quando

Questions

  • Quando você vem? When are you coming?

Conditions

  • Quando chove When it rains

Idioms

  • Quando muito At most
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Examples by Level

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Quando você chega?

When do you arrive?

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Eu como quando tenho fome.

I eat when I am hungry.

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Quando é a aula?

When is the class?

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Eu estudo quando posso.

I study when I can.

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Quando eu era criança, eu brincava muito.

When I was a child, I played a lot.

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Ligue-me quando chegar no hotel.

Call me when you arrive at the hotel.

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Não fale quando eu estiver falando.

Don't speak when I am speaking.

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Quando chove, eu fico em casa.

When it rains, I stay home.

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Quando eu tiver dinheiro, vou viajar.

When I have money, I will travel.

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Ele saiu quando eu entrei.

He left when I entered.

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Quando você souber a resposta, me avise.

When you know the answer, let me know.

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Eu sempre leio quando estou no ônibus.

I always read when I am on the bus.

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Quando for a hora, saberemos.

When it is time, we will know.

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Quando ele chegar, já será tarde.

When he arrives, it will already be late.

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Quando se trata de comida, ele é exigente.

When it comes to food, he is picky.

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Quando menos esperamos, algo acontece.

When we least expect it, something happens.

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Quando da sua chegada, informe a recepção.

Upon your arrival, inform the reception.

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Quando se fala em arte, pensamos em beleza.

When one speaks of art, we think of beauty.

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Quando o sol se põe, a cidade muda.

When the sun sets, the city changes.

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Quando for o caso, tomaremos medidas.

When it is the case, we will take measures.

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Quando, porventura, ele vier, avise-me.

When, by chance, he comes, let me know.

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Quando não, teremos que improvisar.

If not, we will have to improvise.

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Quando muito, ele chegará amanhã.

At most, he will arrive tomorrow.

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Quando menos, ele tentou.

At least, he tried.

Easily Confused

The Magic of 'Quando' (When) vs Quando vs. Enquanto

Both relate to time but have different focuses.

The Magic of 'Quando' (When) vs Quando vs. Que

Both are connectors.

The Magic of 'Quando' (When) vs Quando vs. Se

Both can introduce clauses.

Common Mistakes

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Você quando chega?

✓

Quando você chega?

Question word order.
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O dia que eu nasci.

✓

O dia quando eu nasci.

Using 'que' instead of 'quando'.
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Quando é que você chega?

✓

Quando você chega?

Over-complicating the question.
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Quando eu chego, eu comi.

✓

Quando eu chego, eu como.

Tense mismatch.
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Quando eu vou estar lá...

✓

Quando eu estiver lá...

Need subjunctive for future.
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Eu faço isso quando eu tenho tempo.

✓

Eu faço isso quando tiver tempo.

Subjunctive usage.
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Quando eu era criança, eu vou...

✓

Quando eu era criança, eu ia...

Tense consistency.
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Quando ele chegaria...

✓

Quando ele chegasse...

Conditional vs Imperfect Subjunctive.
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Quando ele ter chegado...

✓

Quando ele tiver chegado...

Future perfect subjunctive.
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Quando se trata de...

✓

Quando se trata de...

Correct usage, but often misspelled.
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Quando da sua chegada, ele informou.

✓

Quando da sua chegada, informou-se.

Passive voice usage.
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Quando não, ele não faz.

✓

Quando muito, ele não faz.

Idiom confusion.
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Quando for que ele venha...

✓

Quando ele vier...

Redundant structure.

Sentence Patterns

Quando ___ , eu ___ .

Quando você ___ ?

Eu ___ quando ___ .

Quando eu ___ , eu vou ___ .

Real World Usage

Texting constant

Quando você chega?

Travel very common

Quando sai o voo?

Work common

Quando podemos nos reunir?

Food Delivery occasional

Quando meu pedido chega?

Social Media common

Quando é a próxima live?

School common

Quando é a prova?

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Keep it simple

Start with simple questions like 'Quando você chega?' before moving to complex sentences.
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Watch the question mark

Always include a question mark when using 'quando' in a question.
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Future Subjunctive

When talking about the future, use the future subjunctive after 'quando'.
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Regional variation

In Brazil, 'quando' is often pronounced 'quano' in fast speech.

Smart Tips

Always put 'quando' first.

Você quando chega? → Quando você chega?

Use the future subjunctive.

Quando eu vou... → Quando eu for...

Use present tense in both clauses.

Quando chove, eu fui... → Quando chove, eu fico...

Use 'quando da' for noun phrases.

Quando eu cheguei... → Quando da chegada...

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɐ̃du/

Stress

The stress is on the first syllable: QUAN-do.

Question

Quando você chega? ↗

Rising intonation at the end of the question.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Quando is the 'When' that starts the 'Question'.

Visual Association

Imagine a clock with the word 'QUANDO' written on the face. Every time the hand hits a number, it says 'QUANDO'.

Rhyme

When you want to know the time, use 'quando' in your rhyme.

Story

Maria asked 'Quando?' to her friend. Her friend said 'Quando' I finish my work, I will see you. They met 'quando' the sun went down.

Word Web

TempoHoraMomentoDataQuandoEnquanto

Challenge

Write 5 questions starting with 'Quando' about your daily routine.

Cultural Notes

In Brazil, 'quando' is used very frequently in casual speech. It is often shortened to 'quano' in very fast, informal speech.

In Portugal, the pronunciation is slightly more closed, and the usage is more conservative.

Similar to Brazil, but with distinct rhythmic patterns.

Derived from the Latin 'quando'.

Conversation Starters

“

Quando você costuma acordar?

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Quando você vai viajar de novo?

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Quando você aprendeu português?

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Quando se sente mais produtivo?

Journal Prompts

Descreva sua rotina matinal usando 'quando'.
Escreva sobre uma memória de infância.
Quais são seus planos para o futuro?
Reflita sobre a importância do tempo.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

___ você chega?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando
It's a question about time.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você chega?
Correct word order.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

O dia que eu nasci.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O dia quando eu nasci.
Use 'quando' for time.
Transform to a question. Sentence Transformation

Você chega amanhã.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você chega?
Standard question form.
True or False? True False Rule

'Quando' changes for gender.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
It is invariant.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: ___ você vai? B: Eu vou amanhã.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando
Asking for time.
Order the words. Sentence Building

chega / você / quando / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você chega?
Correct order.
Match the meaning. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When
Direct translation.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank.

___ você chega?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando
It's a question about time.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você chega?
Correct word order.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

O dia que eu nasci.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O dia quando eu nasci.
Use 'quando' for time.
Transform to a question. Sentence Transformation

Você chega amanhã.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você chega?
Standard question form.
True or False? True False Rule

'Quando' changes for gender.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
It is invariant.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: ___ você vai? B: Eu vou amanhã.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando
Asking for time.
Order the words. Sentence Building

chega / você / quando / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você chega?
Correct order.
Match the meaning. Match Pairs

Quando

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When
Direct translation.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

Eu não sei ___ ele chega. (I don't know when he arrives.)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: quando
Complete the sentence. Fill in the Blank

___ é o show da Anitta? (When is Anitta's concert?)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando
How do you say 'When I wake up'? Multiple Choice

Choose the correct translation.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando eu acordo
Arrange the words to ask 'When is the class?' Sentence Reorder

aula / é / a / Quando / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando é a aula?
Find the error. Error Correction

Que horas é o seu aniversário? (Intended: When is your birthday?)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando é o seu aniversário?
Match the Portuguese to English. Match Pairs

Match the pairs

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: [{"pair":["Quando","When"]},{"pair":["Hoje","Today"]},{"pair":["Agora","Now"]}]
Which is a question about time? Multiple Choice

Identify the time question.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você trabalha?
Complete the phrase. Fill in the Blank

___ chove, eu fico em casa. (When it rains, I stay home.)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando
Correct the word choice. Error Correction

Eu como enquanto estou com fome. (Intended: I eat when I get hungry.)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Eu como quando estou com fome.
Translate 'When do you start?' Translation

Translate into Portuguese.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando você começa?
Put the sentence in order. Sentence Reorder

chego / Quando / , / descanso / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quando chego, descanso.
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

Eles saem ___ o sol se põe. (They go out when the sun sets.)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: quando

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

No, it is invariant.

No, use 'onde' for places.

It is neutral and used in all registers.

When referring to future events.

Point in time vs duration.

Yes, e.g., 'Não saio quando chove'.

Yes, it is universal.

Use 'quando' + past tense.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

cuando

Portuguese uses it more frequently with the future subjunctive.

French high

quand

French requires more complex verb agreement in some tenses.

German partial

wann / wenn

Portuguese uses 'quando' for both.

Japanese low

toki

Portuguese is a conjunction-based language.

Arabic partial

mata / indama

Portuguese uses one word for both.

Chinese low

shenme shihou

Portuguese uses a single word.

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