em que ano

in what year

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phrase Uncommon #17,179

in what year Used to ask about the year something happened, was built, was born, etc.

PO: Em que ano foi construída esta ponte?

EN: In what year was this bridge built?

Tom called Mary over and asked her what year it was.

Can you tell me in what year this building was constructed?

Can you tell me in what year this building was constructed?

He doesn't know what year it is!

— Volver (2006)

Don't tell anyone about our meetings or what year they were.

— A Noite Americana (1973)

In what year did this school open?

What year do you think I was born?

What year is it?

— Ele Está de Volta (2015)

Do you know what year it is?

What grade are you in at school?

And in what year did you come here?

— O Fabuloso Destino de Amélie Poulain (2001)

In what year was the school built?

Do you know what year it is?

What year were you born?

What year was it?

— Elena (2011)