المعنى
States one's age.
خلفية ثقافية
The 15th birthday for girls is a major event called 'Festa de Debutante', marking the transition to womanhood. It is common to use 'o senhor' or 'a senhora' when asking the age of an older person to show respect. The term 'Trintei' is a popular slang/verb used when someone turns 30, often celebrated with pride. Age is highly respected, and elders are often addressed with titles like 'Mais Velho' or 'Mais Velha' regardless of the exact number of years.
The 'Ser' Trap
Never say 'Eu sou [idade]'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Drop the 'Eu'
In casual conversation, just say 'Tenho 20 anos'. It sounds more natural and native.
المعنى
States one's age.
The 'Ser' Trap
Never say 'Eu sou [idade]'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Drop the 'Eu'
In casual conversation, just say 'Tenho 20 anos'. It sounds more natural and native.
Asking Elders
In Portugal, always use 'O senhor/A senhora tem...' to avoid being seen as disrespectful.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ter'.
Eu ______ vinte e cinco anos.
For the first person singular (Eu), the correct conjugation is 'tenho'.
Which sentence is the correct way to state age?
How do you say 'I am 30 years old'?
Portuguese uses 'ter' (to have) for age.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Quantos anos você tem? B: Eu ______ 19 anos.
The response to 'Quantos anos você tem?' always uses 'tenho'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a birthday party and someone asks your age.
Both 'tenho 20 anos' and 'tenho 20 anos de idade' are correct, though the first is more common.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Portuguese vs English Age
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينEu ______ vinte e cinco anos.
For the first person singular (Eu), the correct conjugation is 'tenho'.
How do you say 'I am 30 years old'?
Portuguese uses 'ter' (to have) for age.
A: Quantos anos você tem? B: Eu ______ 19 anos.
The response to 'Quantos anos você tem?' always uses 'tenho'.
You are at a birthday party and someone asks your age.
Both 'tenho 20 anos' and 'tenho 20 anos de idade' are correct, though the first is more common.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةYes, in casual speech if the context of age is clear, but 'Tenho 20 anos' is safer and more common.
It's a common regional variation that emphasizes the current, temporary state of being that age.
It's always 'anos' (plural) unless you are exactly one year old: 'Ele tem um ano'.
Use 'Quantos anos você tem?' for peers or 'Qual a sua idade?' for a slightly more formal tone.
No, 'Eu tenho 20 anos' is complete. Adding 'de idade' is very formal or used for emphasis.
You can say 'Eu tenho mais de trinta' (I'm over thirty) or 'Eu estou na casa dos quarenta' (I'm in my forties).
عبارات ذات صلة
Fazer anos
similarTo have a birthday
Idade da loba
specialized formA woman's prime (usually 40s)
Menor de idade
builds onUnderage
Aniversário
similarBirthday
