o que é, o que é

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “what is it, what is it?”.

Phrase

o que é, o que é?

1. (childish) introduces a riddle

   — O que é, o que é? Tem asa mas não voa, tem bico, mas não bica?
   — O bule!

   — What is it? It has a wing [= handle] but doesn't fly, and has a beak [= spout] but doesn't peck?
   — A teapot!

Noun

"o que é, o que é" m (uncountable)

1. (games) a game in which people have to solve short, lighthearted riddles

   Synonyms: adivinha, charada

   Vocês já brincaram de "o que é, o que é"?

   Have you guys ever played the riddle game?