questão

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1)  question phrase asking for information
 * 2)  question a request for an answer in a test
 * 3)  matter; issue a point in debate or controversy
 * 1)  matter; issue a point in debate or controversy
 * 1)  matter; issue a point in debate or controversy

Usage notes
In the sense “phrase asking for information” and  can be used synonymously, although  has a somewhat more formal and legal tone, with additional meanings.