'Vinte e um' is the Portuguese phrase for the number twenty-one (21). It's a fundamental numeral used in everyday counting, age, time, quantities, and various other contexts where numbers are involved. Understanding 'vinte e um' is crucial for basic communication and navigating daily life in Portuguese-speaking environments.
- Basic Counting
- You will use 'vinte e um' when counting objects, people, or anything else that reaches the quantity of twenty-one. For instance, if you have twenty-one apples, you would say 'tenho vinte e um maçãs'.
- Age
- When someone is twenty-one years old, you would state their age using 'vinte e um'. For example, 'Ele tem vinte e um anos' means 'He is twenty-one years old'.
- Time
- In a 24-hour format, 'vinte e um' represents 21:00, or 9 PM. You might hear something like 'O filme começa às vinte e uma horas', meaning 'The movie starts at 9 PM'.
- Quantities and Measurements
- This number appears in various measurements, prices, or quantities. For example, a price might be 'vinte e um euros', or a distance could be 'vinte e um quilómetros'.
- Games and Sports
- In card games like Blackjack (Vinte e Um in Portuguese), reaching exactly twenty-one is the goal. Scores in various sports can also be twenty-one.
A idade dele é vinte e um anos.
Precisamos de vinte e um cadeiras para a festa.
- Purchases
- When you are at a store and the total cost of your items comes to twenty-one units of currency, you will hear or say 'Vinte e um reais' (Brazilian Real) or 'Vinte e um euros' (in Portugal and other countries). It's a common figure in everyday transactions.
- Dates
- The twenty-first day of any month is referred to as 'o dia vinte e um'. For example, 'O meu aniversário é no dia vinte e um de maio' means 'My birthday is on the twenty-first of May'.
- Distances and Measurements
- In geography or travel contexts, you might encounter distances like 'vinte e um quilómetros' (twenty-one kilometers) or 'vinte e um metros' (twenty-one meters). This number can represent significant or moderate distances depending on the unit.
- Statistical Data
- In news reports, studies, or any form of data presentation, the number twenty-one might appear. For instance, 'Vinte e um por cento dos entrevistados concordaram' translates to 'Twenty-one percent of respondents agreed'.
A reunião terminará às vinte e uma horas.
- Personal Milestones
- Reaching the age of twenty-one is often considered a significant milestone in many cultures, including Portuguese-speaking ones, as it often marks the age of legal majority. This is frequently celebrated with parties and special events.
- Academic and Professional Settings
- In academic contexts, you might see twenty-one as a score on a test, the number of credits for a course, or the number of pages in a document. In professional settings, it could refer to the number of units produced, clients served, or hours worked.
- Technology and Data
- In computing or data analysis, twenty-one might represent a specific parameter, a count of data points, or a version number. For example, a system might have 'vinte e um' different configurations.
Ele completou vinte e um anos no mês passado.
Using 'vinte e um' correctly in sentences involves understanding its role as a cardinal number. It can function as a subject, object, or part of a prepositional phrase, typically modifying a noun or indicating a quantity. The structure follows standard Portuguese grammar for numerals.
- As a Direct Object
- 'Comprei vinte e um livros novos.' (I bought twenty-one new books.) Here, 'vinte e um' quantifies 'livros' (books) and acts as the direct object of the verb 'comprei' (bought).
- As part of the Subject
- Vinte e um alunos estavam presentes na aula. (Twenty-one students were present in the class.) In this sentence, 'Vinte e um alunos' is the subject phrase, indicating who was present.
- Indicating Age
- 'A Maria fez vinte e um anos ontem.' (Maria turned twenty-one yesterday.) This is a very common usage, employing the verb 'fazer' (to make/do) with age.
- In Time Expressions
- 'O voo parte às vinte e uma horas.' (The flight departs at twenty-one hours / 9 PM.) Note the feminine form 'vinte e uma' when referring to 'horas' (hours).
- With Nouns in Plural
- 'Precisamos de vinte e um copos para a festa.' (We need twenty-one glasses for the party.) The numeral precedes the plural noun it quantifies.
O preço total é vinte e um reais.
- In Comparisons
- 'Esta casa tem mais de vinte e um anos.' (This house is more than twenty-one years old.) Here, 'vinte e um' sets a benchmark for comparison.
- In Lists and Enumerations
- 'Os pontos marcados foram: dez, quinze, vinte, vinte e um...' (The points scored were: ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-one...) It fits naturally into numerical sequences.
- As a Standalone Number
- 'Quantos anos tens?' 'Tenho vinte e um.' (How old are you? I am twenty-one.) In this direct question-answer format, the number stands alone.
- In Dates (Day)
- 'O evento acontece no dia vinte e um de julho.' (The event happens on the twenty-first of July.) This is the standard way to state the day of the month.
O meu número de telefone termina em vinte e um.
- Expressing Quantities in Recipes
- 'Adicione vinte e um gramas de açúcar.' (Add twenty-one grams of sugar.) This is typical in culinary instructions.
- Referring to Specific Items
- 'A página vinte e um contém a resposta.' (Page twenty-one contains the answer.) Here, it specifies a particular page number.
You will encounter 'vinte e um' in a multitude of everyday situations across Portuguese-speaking countries. Its frequency is high due to its fundamental nature as a number. Listening for it will significantly improve your comprehension of spoken Portuguese.
- In Shops and Markets
- When paying for goods, cashiers will often state the total amount. You might hear: 'O total são vinte e um euros/reais.' (The total is twenty-one euros/reais.) This is extremely common during transactions.
- On Public Transportation
- Announcements for bus or train numbers, platform numbers, or departure times might include 'vinte e um'. For example, 'O autocarro número vinte e um chega em breve.' (Bus number twenty-one is arriving soon.)
- During Conversations About Age
- 'Quantos anos tem o seu filho?' 'Ele tem vinte e um anos e está na faculdade.' (How old is your son? He is twenty-one years old and is in college.) This is a very frequent topic of conversation.
- In Restaurants and Cafes
- Waiters might tell you the table number, e.g., 'A sua mesa é a vinte e um.' (Your table is twenty-one.) Prices of items on a menu could also be twenty-one units of currency.
- On the News and in Media
- Reports on statistics, poll results, or event details often use numbers. 'Vinte e um por cento da população...' (Twenty-one percent of the population...) or 'O evento terá lugar no dia vinte e um.' (The event will take place on the twenty-first.)
O jogo de cartas chama-se Vinte e Um.
- In Sports
- Scores in games, player numbers, or statistics might involve twenty-one. For example, in basketball, a player might score 'vinte e um pontos'.
- In Educational Settings
- Teachers might refer to specific questions on a test, the number of exercises, or the page number: 'Vejam a página vinte e um do livro.' (Look at page twenty-one of the book.)
- When Giving Directions
- 'Continue por vinte e um quilómetros e depois vire à direita.' (Continue for twenty-one kilometers and then turn right.)
O número do meu apartamento é vinte e um.
Learners of Portuguese sometimes make mistakes when using 'vinte e um', particularly concerning gender agreement and pronunciation. Being aware of these common pitfalls can help you avoid them and sound more natural.
- Gender Agreement with 'Horas' (Hours)
- Mistake: Using 'vinte e um' when referring to time. For example, saying 'São vinte e um horas' instead of the correct 'São vinte e uma horas.' Explanation: 'Hora' (hour) is a feminine noun. Therefore, when used in time expressions (like 21:00), the numeral needs to agree in gender, becoming 'vinte e uma'. For all other nouns, 'vinte e um' is used.
- Pluralization with Nouns
- Mistake: Saying 'vinte e um carro' (twenty-one car). Explanation: Cardinal numbers greater than one require the noun to be in the plural form. The correct way is 'vinte e um carros' (twenty-one cars).
- Pronunciation of 'Vinte' and 'Um'
- Mistake: Pronouncing the 'v' sound too strongly like in English, or mispronouncing the nasal 'em' sound in 'vinte' and the 'm' in 'um'. Explanation: In Portuguese, the 'v' often sounds closer to a 'w' or a soft 'f'. The 'e' in 'vinte' is short, and the 'em' is a nasal sound. The final 'm' in 'um' is also nasalized. Listen carefully to native speakers to mimic the sounds accurately.
- Using 'e' (and) correctly
- Mistake: Omitting the 'e' between 'vinte' and 'um', or using it incorrectly in other number combinations. Explanation: For numbers 21-29, the structure is always 'vinte e [unit]'. For example, 'vinte e um', 'vinte e dois', 'vinte e três'. This 'e' is crucial for forming these numbers correctly.
- Confusing Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
- Mistake: Using 'vinte e um' when referring to order or position. For example, saying 'A casa vinte e um' when meaning 'The twenty-first house'. Explanation: For ordinal numbers (first, second, twenty-first), different forms are used. 'Twenty-first' would be 'vigésimo primeiro' (masculine) or 'vigésima primeira' (feminine). 'Vinte e um' is strictly for quantity.
Incorrect: São vinte e um horas. Correct: São vinte e uma horas.
- Over-articulation
- Mistake: Adding unnecessary articles before 'vinte e um' when it functions as a simple quantifier. Explanation: While articles are used extensively in Portuguese, they are generally not placed directly before cardinal numbers when they are simply stating a quantity. For example, 'Tenho o vinte e um livros' is incorrect; it should be 'Tenho vinte e um livros'.
While 'vinte e um' is the standard way to say twenty-one, there are contexts where alternative phrasing or related numbers might be used or confused. Understanding these distinctions is key to precise communication.
- 'Vinte e uma' (Feminine Form)
- Difference: Gender agreement.
Usage: 'Vinte e um' is used for most masculine or neutral nouns, and when the number stands alone. 'Vinte e uma' is specifically used when referring to the feminine noun 'hora' (hour), as in 'São vinte e uma horas' (It is 9 PM).
Example: 'Comprei vinte e um discos.' (I bought twenty-one records.) vs. 'A reunião começa às vinte e uma horas.' (The meeting starts at 9 PM.) - 'Vinte' (Twenty)
- Difference: Quantity.
Usage: 'Vinte' simply means twenty (20). 'Vinte e um' is one more than twenty.
Example: 'Tenho vinte anos.' (I am twenty years old.) vs. 'Tenho vinte e um anos.' (I am twenty-one years old.) - 'Vinte e dois' (Twenty-two)
- Difference: Quantity.
Usage: This is the next number in the sequence after 'vinte e um'.
Example: 'Ele marcou vinte e dois pontos no jogo.' (He scored twenty-two points in the game.) - 'Vigésimo primeiro' / 'Vigésima primeira' (Twenty-first)
- Difference: Cardinal vs. Ordinal.
Usage: These are ordinal numbers, indicating position or order in a sequence, not quantity. 'Vinte e um' is a cardinal number.
Example: 'Este é o vigésimo primeiro capítulo do livro.' (This is the twenty-first chapter of the book.) vs. 'Comprei vinte e um capítulos para ler.' (I bought twenty-one chapters to read.) - 'Um' (One)
- Difference: Quantity.
Usage: 'Um' means one (1). 'Vinte e um' is twenty plus one.
Example: 'Preciso de um bilhete.' (I need one ticket.) vs. 'Precisamos de vinte e um bilhetes.' (We need twenty-one tickets.)
O apartamento vigésimo primeiro está ocupado.
- 'Vinte' (Twenty) followed by a noun
- Difference: Quantity.
Usage: Sometimes, in very informal contexts or when emphasizing 'exactly twenty', one might hear 'vinte' followed directly by a noun, but the standard is 'vinte [noun]' for 20 and 'vinte e um [noun]' for 21.
Example: 'Ele tem vinte anos.' (He is twenty years old.) vs. 'Ele tem vinte e um anos.' (He is twenty-one years old.)
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Tenho vinte e um anos.
I am twenty-one years old.
Using 'ter' (to have) for age.
Comprei vinte e um maçãs.
I bought twenty-one apples.
Cardinal number followed by a plural noun.
São vinte e uma horas.
It is twenty-one hours (9 PM).
Feminine agreement with 'horas' (hours).
Preciso de vinte e um lápis.
I need twenty-one pencils.
Cardinal number followed by a plural noun.
Ele tem vinte e um carros.
He has twenty-one cars.
Cardinal number followed by a plural noun.
O preço é vinte e um euros.
The price is twenty-one euros.
Stating a price.
Faltam vinte e um dias para o Natal.
There are twenty-one days left until Christmas.
Expressing time remaining.
A página vinte e um é importante.
Page twenty-one is important.
Referring to a specific page.
A Maria celebrou o seu vinte e umº aniversário com uma grande festa.
Maria celebrated her 21st birthday with a big party.
Using 'aniversário' (birthday) with the numeral.
O comboio para a cidade parte às vinte e uma horas.
The train to the city departs at twenty-one hours (9 PM).
Using 'vinte e uma' for time.
Precisamos de vinte e um assentos para a conferência.
We need twenty-one seats for the conference.
Quantifying seats.
Ele mora no apartamento vinte e um.
He lives in apartment twenty-one.
Referring to an apartment number.
A distância até à praia é de vinte e um quilómetros.
The distance to the beach is twenty-one kilometers.
Expressing distance.
Naquela caixa há vinte e um livros.
In that box there are twenty-one books.
Indicating quantity within a container.
O jogo de cartas chama-se Vinte e Um.
The card game is called Twenty-One.
Name of a card game.
Vinte e um por cento dos inquiridos concordaram.
Twenty-one percent of respondents agreed.
Using percentages.
O meu irmão mais novo completou vinte e um anos na semana passada e está a pensar tirar a carta de condução.
My younger brother turned twenty-one last week and is thinking about getting his driver's license.
Combining age with future plans.
O evento está agendado para o dia vinte e um de outubro, às vinte e uma horas.
The event is scheduled for the twenty-first of October, at twenty-one hours (9 PM).
Combining date and time.
A equipa precisa de vinte e um pontos para garantir a vitória no campeonato.
The team needs twenty-one points to guarantee victory in the championship.
Expressing a required score.
A lista de convidados inclui vinte e um pessoas, mas esperamos que mais algumas apareçam.
The guest list includes twenty-one people, but we expect a few more to show up.
Referring to a list of attendees.
Para completar este curso, são necessárias vinte e um horas de estudo intensivo.
To complete this course, twenty-one hours of intensive study are required.
Indicating required study hours.
O preço total da compra foi de vinte e um euros e cinquenta cêntimos.
The total price of the purchase was twenty-one euros and fifty cents.
Stating a price with cents.
Ele passou vinte e um dias a viajar pela Europa.
He spent twenty-one days traveling through Europe.
Indicating duration of travel.
A nova versão do software tem vinte e um funcionalidades melhoradas.
The new version of the software has twenty-one improved features.
Describing software features.
Após completar vinte e um anos de serviço na empresa, ele decidiu reformar-se e dedicar-se aos seus hobbies.
After completing twenty-one years of service at the company, he decided to retire and dedicate himself to his hobbies.
Expressing a long period of service leading to retirement.
O voo para Lisboa está programado para as vinte e uma horas, mas devido ao mau tempo, poderá haver atrasos.
The flight to Lisbon is scheduled for twenty-one hours (9 PM), but due to bad weather, there may be delays.
Combining scheduled time with potential disruptions.
A análise preliminar indica que vinte e um dos vinte e cinco participantes apresentaram resultados positivos.
The preliminary analysis indicates that twenty-one out of twenty-five participants presented positive results.
Using fractions or proportions within a sample.
O edifício histórico, com mais de vinte e um décadas de existência, necessita de uma restauração completa.
The historic building, with over twenty-one decades of existence, needs a complete restoration.
Expressing a long historical period.
Para obter a licença de pesca, é necessário ter vinte e um anos de idade e passar por um exame teórico.
To obtain a fishing license, it is necessary to be twenty-one years old and pass a theoretical exam.
Listing requirements for a license.
O orçamento aprovado para o projeto é de vinte e um milhões de euros, a ser distribuído ao longo de três anos.
The approved budget for the project is twenty-one million euros, to be distributed over three years.
Stating a large financial budget.
A equipa de investigação publicou vinte e um artigos científicos sobre o tema nos últimos cinco anos.
The research team published twenty-one scientific articles on the topic in the last five years.
Quantifying academic publications.
No sorteio, o número premiado foi o vinte e um, correspondendo ao bilhete de João.
In the draw, the winning number was twenty-one, corresponding to João's ticket.
Identifying a winning number in a lottery.
A legislação atual permite que indivíduos com vinte e um anos ou mais possam contrair empréstimos de maior valor.
Current legislation allows individuals aged twenty-one or older to contract larger loans.
Referring to legal age for financial contracts.
O concerto de jazz, que se iniciou pontualmente às vinte e uma horas, prolongou-se até de madrugada, cativando o público presente.
The jazz concert, which began punctually at twenty-one hours (9 PM), extended into the early morning, captivating the audience present.
Describing the duration and impact of an event starting at a specific time.
A análise demográfica revela que vinte e um por cento da população ativa pertence à faixa etária entre os 25 e 34 anos.
The demographic analysis reveals that twenty-one percent of the active population belongs to the age group between 25 and 34 years.
Presenting statistical data on population demographics.
A reconstrução da ponte, iniciada há vinte e um meses, enfrenta agora desafios logísticos significativos.
The reconstruction of the bridge, which began twenty-one months ago, is now facing significant logistical challenges.
Specifying the duration of a project and its current status.
Para a obtenção do grau de mestre, o estudante deve cumprir um total de vinte e um créditos académicos.
To obtain a master's degree, the student must complete a total of twenty-one academic credits.
Stating academic credit requirements.
O valor total das exportações no último trimestre atingiu vinte e um mil milhões de dólares, um recorde histórico para o setor.
The total value of exports in the last quarter reached twenty-one billion dollars, a historic record for the sector.
Reporting significant economic figures.
A obra literária, dividida em vinte e um capítulos, explora as complexidades da condição humana.
The literary work, divided into twenty-one chapters, explores the complexities of the human condition.
Describing the structure and themes of a literary work.
O número de participantes no workshop excedeu as expectativas, com vinte e um inscritos confirmados.
The number of participants in the workshop exceeded expectations, with twenty-one confirmed registrations.
Reporting confirmed attendance figures.
A promulgação da lei que estabelece a maioridade penal aos vinte e um anos gerou um intenso debate público.
The enactment of the law establishing the age of criminal responsibility at twenty-one years generated intense public debate.
Discussing legal frameworks and societal impact.
A ópera, com duração de vinte e uma horas (incluindo intervalos), apresentou uma performance magistral que emocionou a plateia.
The opera, with a duration of twenty-one hours (including intermissions), presented a masterful performance that moved the audience.
Describing the extensive duration and artistic merit of a performance.
A análise estatística dos dados recolhidos ao longo de vinte e um anos revelou tendências subtis, mas significativas, no comportamento do consumidor.
The statistical analysis of data collected over twenty-one years revealed subtle but significant trends in consumer behavior.
Interpreting long-term data trends.
O plano de contingência prevê a evacuação de vinte e um setores da cidade em caso de emergência climática extrema.
The contingency plan foresees the evacuation of twenty-one sectors of the city in case of extreme climate emergency.
Detailing emergency response plans.
A obtenção do título de doutoramento exige a defesa de uma tese que, em média, abrange vinte e um capítulos de investigação aprofundada.
Obtaining a doctorate degree requires the defense of a thesis that, on average, covers twenty-one chapters of in-depth research.
Describing the structure and scope of academic research.
O investimento total na infraestrutura de transporte público ultrapassou os vinte e um biliões de euros, visando a modernização e expansão da rede.
The total investment in public transport infrastructure exceeded twenty-one billion euros, aiming at the modernization and expansion of the network.
Reporting on large-scale infrastructure investments.
A obra monumental, composta por vinte e um volumes encadernados em couro, documenta a história completa da dinastia imperial.
The monumental work, comprising twenty-one leather-bound volumes, documents the complete history of the imperial dynasty.
Describing an extensive historical document.
O congresso internacional reuniu vinte e um laureados com o Prémio Nobel para debater o futuro da ciência.
The international congress brought together twenty-one Nobel laureates to debate the future of science.
Highlighting the caliber of participants at a prestigious event.
مثال
Ele tem vinte e um anos.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات general
a cerca de
B1تعني 'على بعد حوالي' أو 'تقريباً' عند الحديث عن المسافة أو الوقت المستقبلي.
à direita
A2إلى اليمين. يستخدم لتوجيه الأشخاص أو تحديد المواقع.
à esquerda
A2إلى اليسار. يستخدم لإعطاء الاتجاهات أو وصف الموقع.
a fim de
A2من أجل؛ يرغب في. 'يدرس من أجل النجاح.' / 'أرغب في البيتزا.'
à frente
A2أمام. 'السيارة أمام المنزل.'
a frente
A2في المقدمة; إلى الأمام
À frente de
A2أمام أو في مقدمة. 'السيارة أمام المنزل'.
a tempo
A2في الوقت المناسب، بدقة. يستخدم للإشارة إلى أن شيئًا ما يحدث قبل فوات الأوان.
à volta de
A2حول. يستخدم للمكان (حول الطاولة) أو للتقديرات (حوالي عشرة يورو).
abaixo
A1تحت; في الأسفل.
