At a Parent-Teacher Meeting in Brazil: Portuguese Questions for Families
Use clear questions to understand a school update and share information about your child. School terms and meeting formats vary, so confirm details with the teacher or school.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
You can say gostaria de conversar sobre o desempenho do meu filho/minha filha (I would like to talk about my child's progress) or queria entender melhor a rotina da turma (I wanted to understand the class routine better). If your child uses a preferred name or pronouns, use the language that fits your family.
Start by explaining what you want to understand
Ask the teacher to explain unfamiliar school terms in another way. A parent meeting is a two-way exchange: you can share what helps your child at home as well as ask about school.
Como está sendo a adaptação dele na turma?
How is he adjusting to the class?
O que ajuda minha filha a participar das atividades?
What helps my daughter take part in the activities?
Ask about routine, learning, and support
Choose one topic at a time: participation, homework, a subject that feels difficult, or a routine change. Specific questions make it easier to leave with an action you can follow up on.
If the teacher describes a challenge, ask for a concrete example and what the family can do next. Avoid comparing your child with classmates; focus on their needs and the support available.
Em quais atividades ela participa com mais facilidade?
Which activities does she take part in most easily?
Como podemos apoiar essa habilidade em casa?
How can we support that skill at home?
A escola oferece algum apoio para essa dificuldade?
Does the school offer support for this difficulty?
Confirm the next step and how to stay in touch
Before the meeting ends, summarize what you understood and ask whether you need to send anything, practise something at home, or schedule another conversation. School procedures and support services differ, so let the teacher or school explain the options for your child.
A confirmation question can be simple: então, vamos observar isso nas próximas semanas e conversar de novo? (so, we'll watch this over the next few weeks and talk again?). Ask which channel the school wants families to use for follow-up.
Put it into practice
Ask about one concrete part of school life, share what you notice at home, and confirm a practical next step with the teacher.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “How is he adjusting to the class”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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