Meaning
«Which way» é uma expressão em inglês usada para perguntar ou indicar a direção em que algo ou alguém deve seguir. Quando você está em um ambiente desconhecido ou buscando uma orientação específica, pode usar «which way» para obter essa informação. Por exemplo, se você está em uma cidade nova e quer saber como chegar a um ponto turístico, pode perguntar: «Which way is the museum?» (Qual caminho leva ao museu?).
A expressão pode ser usada em diferentes contextos, como em conversas sobre escolhas ou decisões. Por exemplo, ao decidir entre duas opções de caminho em uma caminhada, alguém pode perguntar: «Which way should we go?» (Qual caminho devemos seguir?). É uma maneira simples e direta de buscar orientação ou confirmação sobre a direção correta a tomar.
Today's Sentences
- Which way does the sun set?
- Which way does the room face?
- Which way is the storm moving?
- Which way do I go to get to the subway?
- Which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
- Writer's Note
01
Which way does the sun set?
Situation 1
Can I ask you a random question?
Of course.
Which way does the sun set?
From what I know, it rises in the east and sets in the west.
Situation 2
Which way does the sun set?
It sets in the west, doesn’t it?
What part of the city is west?
I think it’s that side of town.
02
Which way does the room face?
Situation 1
Here are the key cards to your room.
Thank you.
May I ask, which way does the room face?
Posso perguntar para que lado o quarto está voltado?
It’s south facing.
Great, thank you.
Situation 2
Which was does this room face?
We’re in the living room and it faces east.
Is it true that you get sun streaming through first thing in the morning?
Absolutely!
And you’ve got really tall windows to get all that light in.
It’s a beautiful home.
E você tem janelas realmente altas para deixar toda essa luz entrar.
É uma casa linda.
03
Which way is the storm moving?
Situation 1
Have you been keeping up with the news?
No, I haven’t.
Which way is the storm moving?
Para onde a tempestade está se movendo?
The current radars show it heading west.
Gosh, I hope it passes without any devastation.
Situation 2
Which way is the storm moving?
The winds are blowing east but the storm is heading west.
That’s crazy.
I hope the storm loses momentum.
04
Which way do I go to get to the subway?
Situation 1
Excuse me, which way do I go to get to the subway?
Go down this road and turn left.
You’ll see the stairs that lead to the subway.
Você verá as escadas que levam ao metrô.
Thank you so much.
No problem!
Situation 2
Which way do I go to get to the subway?
It’s really close-by.
Take a right at that 4-way stop and you’ll see the station.
Vire à direita naquele cruzamento de quatro vias e você verá a estação.
Perfect.
Thanks for your help.
Obrigado pela sua ajuda.
You’re welcome.
Have a nice day.
Tenha um bom dia.
05
Which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
Situation 1
Excuse me, which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
Winter jackets should be near the back of the store.
Great, thanks!
No problem.
Situation 2
Do you need any help today?
Yes, which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
We just changed the layout of the store.
Winter jackets are on the left wall over there.
Os casacos de inverno estão na parede à esquerda ali.
Thanks for your help.
Writer's Note
Here are some expressions using, "which way", that can be used to ask about the best approach or method of doing something.
- Which way is the best way to sleep?
- Which way is the best way to cook salmon?
- Which way is the best way to pack a suitcase?
- Which way is the best way to invest your money?
- Which way is the best way to lay laminate flooring?
What vs. Which
Use "what" when there are lots of possible options or when you don’t know how many options there are.
- What are you plans for the weekend?
- What is your favorite color?
- I didn't hear what you said.
- Do you know what time it is?
- What did you eat for dinner?
In contrast, "which" indicates there are fewer possible options. You already know that the answer is one of two things or one of a few things. Using it indicates you have some background information before asking the question.
- Which hand do you wear your watch?
- Which part of the book was your favorite?
- Which set of cutlery do you use first?
- I don't know which pair of shoes to wear.
- How do you know which seeds will grow?
Super Duper Secret!
If you're unsure if you should use "which", try adding the words "of your" or "of" and another pronoun right after it. If it works, "which" is the correct choice. Try it out!
