"What do the men drink?"

Translation: O que os homens bebem?

[jgeesaman]

How about, "Os homems bebem o que?"

[Paulenrique]

at the end you have to use "o quê" (with the accent)

[POLSKAdoBOJU]

Is there a reason why the spelling and pronunciation of 'o que' changes? Also, I think I've seen 'o quê' at the beginning of sentences. ex: "O quê que você está fazendo?" Is this correct and common?

[Paulenrique]

The pronunciation changes since you always pronounce /e/ when you have "ê". To start sentences, you should not use "O quê".

[SpencerRCongdon]

This answer is still marked incorrect for me, even with the accent :/

[pergj]

Why isn't os homens bebem o quê accepted?

[ricky_clarkson]

Is "Que bebem os homens?" right? How about "O que bebem os homens?" If not I really need to leave my Spanish grammar at the door.

[Paulenrique]

Yep. It is also correct, specially using "o que"

[ricky_clarkson]

Thank you.

[irenesteindl]

I answered "Que bebem os homens?" and it was wrong, saying I need the "O" her. I don't really get it, when to use que and when o que.

[tlpresn]

Why is "que os homens bebem" wrong?

[jose.brise1]

Same question here. O appears to make it proper.

[Siv653164]

I have difficulties to understand when it should be "o que" or "o quê". Could anyone please help me.

[Addoley]

Can I not use "o que é que" in this instance?

[Paulenrique]

Yes... it is really common! :-)

[piguy3]

"O que é que os homens bebem?" is now accepted.

[7070]

Os homens bebem o quê? @Paulenrique why is this wrong :(

[Paulenrique]

It is also right, but more emphatic.

[KTKee-EnglishEng]

How do you know when to use o que and when to use que for what?

[PortugueseHeart]

I'm pretty sure that using the 'o' before it is optional, but more formal. I read somewhere that the 'o' is commonly dropped in spoken Portuguese.

[Paulenrique]

I don't think it is right...

[miharisoa.]

Why "Os homens bebem o quê?" is wrong?

[ya_boi_harrison]

Is it also correct to say, O que bebem os homens?

[POLSKAdoBOJU]

Paulenrique stated above that it's less common, but still correct.

[KTKee-EnglishEng]

They introduced fazer in the last question, so I though it'll be in this one too. But no.

[Paulenrique]

when "do" works an an auxiliar verb, it is not translated to Portuguese.

[KTKee-EnglishEng]

That's very useful to know. You should do this professionally..

[Paulenrique]

Obrigado. I just know a little bit...

[jkingyok]

Why is 'O quem beben os homens" wrong???

[Paulenrique]

"O que bebem os homens?" is also right, but less common.

[lachicalatinabex]

quem means who...

[Sue873841]

Why can you not use 'Qual'? According to the tips for this section: 'Que' asks for definitions and explanations. It's used when you want to understand what something is, more than simply knowing. Qual - as a pronoun: This one is used to ask things that you do understand, but you don't know what/which they are. Sometimes it's "what", sometimes it's "which".
I understand the concept of men drinking something, but I want to know which is their drink of choice. As far as I can see, from the tips, that should mean that 'Qual' is ok! I'm confused!

[POLSKAdoBOJU]

It's my understanding as a non-native that 'qual' means 'which' and generally requires a noun after it. So we could ask 'Qual bebida os homens bebem?' which alters the question slightly.

[trustyCaribou]

"Os homens bebem o quê" is wrong?

[EliKaufman1]

same question why is it wrong to pout o quê at the end?