How do you say "What are the necessary documents?" in Portuguese?

"What are the necessary documents?" in Portuguese is "Quais são os documentos necessários?". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘What are the necessary documents?’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Quais são os documentos necessários?" mean in English?

"Quais são os documentos necessários?" means "What are the necessary documents?" in English. Usage tip: [Quais são] is used for "which/what are" with plural things; for one item, use [qual é]. Compare [Qual é o documento?] and [Quais são os documentos?].

Quais são os documentos necessários?

KWAI-sh SOWN os do-KU-men-toosh neh-seh-SAR-yoosh

[KWAI-sh SOWN os do-KU-men-toosh neh-seh-SAR-yoosh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Quais são] is used for "which/what are" with plural things; for one item, use [qual é]. Compare [Qual é o documento?] and [Quais são os documentos?].

Phrase Breakdown

Quais são

KWAI-sh SOWN

What are

Used to ask about specific items or information.

Example

Quais são as opções?

What are the options?

Words in this phrase

Quais

[KWAI-sh]

What

Asking to identify or specify.

Example

Quais são os planos?

What are the plans?

são

[SOWN]

are

Third person plural present of 'to be'.

Example

Quais são os passos?

What are the steps?

os documentos

os do-KU-men-toosh

the documents

Official papers required for a purpose.

Example

Eu preciso dos documentos agora.

I need the documents now.

Words in this phrase

[os]

the

Used to specify items known to both speakers.

Example

Quais são os custos?

What are the costs?

documentos

[do-KU-men-toosh]

documents

Official papers containing information or proof.

Example

Preciso dos documentos antes de viajar.

I need the documents before traveling.

necessários

[neh-seh-SAR-yoosh]

necessary

Required or essential.

Example

São necessários documentos para a inscrição.

Documents are necessary for registration.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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