Meaning
Asks about the person accompanying or involved.
Cultural Background
There is a very famous birthday tradition where people sing 'Com quem será?' to guess who the birthday person will marry. It's a playful, slightly embarrassing song for kids and teenagers. In Portugal, using 'Com quem é que...' is much more common than the simple 'Com quem...' found in Brazil, as the Portuguese prefer the rhythmic balance of the 'é que' phrase. The proverb 'Diz-me com quem andas, dir-te-ei quem és' is universal across all Portuguese-speaking countries, emphasizing that your company defines your character.
Short and Sweet
In casual conversation, you don't need a full sentence. If someone says 'I'm going to the beach,' just saying 'Com quem?' is perfectly natural.
Preposition First!
Never, ever put 'com' at the end of the sentence. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Meaning
Asks about the person accompanying or involved.
Short and Sweet
In casual conversation, you don't need a full sentence. If someone says 'I'm going to the beach,' just saying 'Com quem?' is perfectly natural.
Preposition First!
Never, ever put 'com' at the end of the sentence. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct way to ask 'Who are you with?'
_______ você está?
'Com quem' is the standard way to ask 'with whom'.
Complete the sentence to ask who someone is talking to.
Você está falando ____ _____?
The preposition 'com' is required for the verb 'falar' in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vou viajar amanhã! B: Que bom! ______?
B is asking about the travel companion.
Match the question to the situation.
Asking about a partner for a school project.
'Com quem' identifies the partner.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises_______ você está?
'Com quem' is the standard way to ask 'with whom'.
Você está falando ____ _____?
The preposition 'com' is required for the verb 'falar' in this context.
A: Vou viajar amanhã! B: Que bom! ______?
B is asking about the travel companion.
Asking about a partner for a school project.
'Com quem' identifies the partner.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, in Portuguese the preposition always precedes the pronoun in a question.
It is neutral. It can be used with your boss or your best friend.
There isn't one! 'Quem' is used for both singular and plural subjects.
Com quem você está falando?
Related Phrases
De quem?
similarWhose?
Para quem?
similarFor whom?
Acompanhado de
specialized formAccompanied by
