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Numbers, Dates, and Time

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Unlock the world of schedules, prices, and dates to navigate daily life in Portuguese with confidence.

  • Master counting to 100 while managing gender agreement for numbers like 1 and 2.
  • Identify days and months to organize your calendar and social life.
  • Tell the time accurately using both Brazilian and European Portuguese conventions.
Master the rhythm of Portuguese life through numbers and time.

Was du lernen wirst

Hey smart learner! Ready to take a huge step in your Portuguese journey? This chapter is like a magic key that opens the door to the real world of Portuguese speakers. Imagine wanting to ask what time it is, say how old you are, or even find out the price of a delicious coffee – all these are tied to numbers and time. In this chapter, you'll learn how to count from zero to infinity (well, at least up to 100!) without getting confused. You'll discover that numbers like 1, 2, and even the hundreds have genders, just like people, and need to agree with the nouns they follow! Don't worry, we'll learn how to correctly use e (and) between numbers so everything sounds smooth and natural. Next, we'll dive into the days of the week. Do you know why Monday is she and Saturday is he? This is another interesting secret that will be revealed here! Months are always masculine and always accompanied by a small o (the), like a good friend who never leaves your side. Finally, you'll learn how to ask and tell the time like a true Portuguese speaker – this way, you'll never miss an appointment or know exactly when your favorite show starts. With this chapter, you're no longer just a beginner; you'll be able to make plans, shop, and participate in daily conversations with much more confidence. So let's go, lots of new things are waiting for you!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to count items and prices up to 100 with correct gender agreement.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to state the day of the week and month for any given date.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to ask for and tell the time including minutes.

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Overview

Hey smart learner! Ready to take a huge step in your Portuguese grammar A1 journey? This chapter is like a magic key that opens the door to the real world of Portuguese speakers.
Imagine wanting to ask what time it is, say how old you are, or even find out the price of a delicious coffee – all these essential daily interactions are tied to understanding numbers in Portuguese, dates in Portuguese, and telling time in Portuguese. Mastering these basics will significantly boost your confidence and enable you to engage in more meaningful conversations right from the start.
In this chapter, you'll learn how to count from zero to infinity (well, at least up to 100!) without getting confused. You'll discover that numbers like um (one) and dois (two), and even the hundreds, have genders, just like people, and need to agree with the nouns they follow! Don't worry, we'll learn how to correctly use
e
(and) between numbers so everything sounds smooth and natural.
This foundational knowledge is crucial for any A1 Portuguese speaker looking to build a solid linguistic base.
Next, we'll dive into the Portuguese days of the week. Do you know why Monday is she and Saturday is he? This is another interesting secret that will be revealed here!
Portuguese months are always masculine and always accompanied by a small
o
(the), like a good friend who never leaves your side. Finally, you'll learn how to ask and tell time in Portuguese like a true native speaker – this way, you'll never miss an appointment or know exactly when your favorite show starts. With this chapter, you're no longer just a beginner; you'll be able to make plans, shop, and participate in daily conversations with much more confidence.
So let's go, lots of new things are waiting for you!

How This Grammar Works

Let's break down the rules for Portuguese numbers, dates, and time that will become your new best friends! First, we tackle Cardinal Numbers: Zero and beyond. The number zero is simply
zero
(zero).
When counting, most numbers are straightforward, but pay attention to um (one) and dois (two). They change based on the gender of the noun they modify: um (masculine) becomes uma (feminine), and dois (masculine) becomes duas (feminine). For example,
um livro
(one book) but
uma caneta
(one pen).
Similarly,
dois carros
(two cars) but
duas casas
(two houses). This is a key aspect of Portuguese Numbers: Counting and Agreement (1-100+). For compound numbers, remember to use
e
(and) between tens and units:
vinte e cinco
(twenty-five), or hundreds and tens:
cento e um
(one hundred and one).
Next, let's explore the Portuguese Days: Why Monday is She and Saturday is He. Most days of the week, from Monday to Friday, end in
-feira
(which means 'fair' or 'market day' historically) and are feminine:
segunda-feira
(Monday),
terça-feira
(Tuesday),
quarta-feira
(Wednesday),
quinta-feira
(Thursday),
sexta-feira
(Friday). However, Saturday (sábado) and Sunday (domingo) are masculine.
You'll often hear the -feira dropped in casual speech for the weekdays.
Moving on to Portuguese Months & Their Gender (Always Masculine!). All months in Portuguese are masculine. This means they are almost always preceded by the definite article
o
(the masculine the), even when just stating the month.
For instance,
o janeiro
(January),
o março
(March),
o dezembro
(December). You'll use this when talking about events happening in specific months.
Finally, let's master Telling Time: Minutes in Portuguese. To ask the time, you say
Que horas são?
(What time is it?). To answer, you use
É uma hora
(It's one o'clock) for one o'clock, and
São duas horas
(It's two o'clock) for all other hours.
For minutes, you simply add them after the hour:
São três e quinze
(It's three fifteen). For half past, you can say
e meia
(and a half), like
São sete e meia
(It's seven thirty). This comprehensive approach to A1 Portuguese will have you navigating daily conversations with ease.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1✗ Wrong:
    Eu tenho um irmã.
    (I have one sister.)
✓ Correct:
Eu tenho uma irmã.
(I have one sister.)
*Explanation:* The number um must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Irmã (sister) is feminine, so it should be uma.
  1. 1✗ Wrong:
    O meu avô tem oitenta dois anos.
    (My grandfather is eighty-two years old.)
✓ Correct:
O meu avô tem oitenta e dois anos.
(My grandfather is eighty-two years old.)
*Explanation:* When forming compound numbers (especially between tens and units), the conjunction e (and) is almost always used in Portuguese.
  1. 1✗ Wrong:
    A sábado é o meu dia favorito.
    (Saturday is my favorite day.)
✓ Correct:
O sábado é o meu dia favorito.
(Saturday is my favorite day.)
*Explanation:* While many weekdays are feminine, sábado (Saturday) and domingo (Sunday) are masculine and should use the masculine article o.

Real Conversations

A

A

Que horas são? (What time is it?)
B

B

São dez e meia. (It's half past ten.)
A

A

Quantos livros tens? (How many books do you have?)
B

B

Tenho vinte e um livros. (I have twenty-one books.)
A

A

Quando é o teu aniversário? (When is your birthday?)
B

B

É em agosto. O agosto é um mês quente. (It's in August. August is a warm month.)

Quick FAQ

Q

How do I say zero in Portuguese?

You say

zero
(zero).

Q

Are all numbers in Portuguese masculine?

No, some numbers like

um/uma
(one) and
dois/duas
(two) change their form to agree with the gender of the noun they refer to.

Q

Why are days of the week like segunda-feira feminine?

Days ending in

-feira
(Monday to Friday) are considered feminine because -feira historically referred to feira (fair or market day), which is a feminine noun.

Q

Do months have gender in Portuguese?

Yes, all months in Portuguese are masculine and are typically preceded by the masculine definite article

o
.

Cultural Context

In daily Portuguese life, you'll find these numbers, dates, and times are incredibly practical. Brazilians and Continental Portuguese speakers both use the 24-hour clock for formal contexts (like train schedules), but the 12-hour clock is common in casual conversation, often clarified with
da manhã
(in the morning) or
da tarde/noite
(in the afternoon/evening). For dates, Portugal typically uses dd/mm/yyyy, while Brazil more commonly uses dd/mm/yyyy but sometimes mm/dd/yyyy in informal contexts.
Don't be surprised if native speakers sometimes drop the -feira from weekdays (e.g.,
segunda
instead of
segunda-feira
).

Wichtige Beispiele (2)

1

A segunda-feira é cansativa.

Der Montag ist anstrengend.

Portugiesische Wochentage: Warum Montag weiblich und Samstag männlich ist
2

Vou à praia no sábado.

Ich gehe am Samstag zum Strand.

Portugiesische Wochentage: Warum Montag weiblich und Samstag männlich ist

Tipps & Tricks (4)

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Nach 'Zero' kommt immer der Plural

Es fühlt sich vielleicht erst mal falsch an, aber nach der Null nutzt du im Portugiesischen immer die Mehrzahl. Sag also zero erros statt zero erro.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kardinalzahlen: Null (Zero)
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Das 'Meia'-Geheimnis

Nutze in Brasilien immer 'meia' (Hälfte), wenn du deine Telefonnummer nennst. So verwechselt niemand die 6 mit der 7:
Meu número é nove meia oito...
.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Zahlen: Zählen und Übereinstimmung (1-100+)
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Das Feira-Geheimnis

Lass das Wort '-feira' im Alltag einfach weg, dann klingst du sofort wie ein Muttersprachler:
Eu trabalho na segunda.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Wochentage: Warum Montag weiblich und Samstag männlich ist
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Die Kleinschreib-Regel

Schreib Monate immer klein, außer sie stehen am Satzanfang. So sieht dein Text sofort authentisch aus:
Eu gosto de abril.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Monate & ihr Geschlecht (Immer männlich!)

Wichtige Vokabeln (8)

zero zero um / uma one segunda-feira Monday janeiro January hora hour meio-dia midday / noon hoje today amanhã tomorrow

Real-World Preview

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At the Bakery

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Meeting a Friend

Review Summary

  • [Number (M/F)] + [Noun (M/F)]
  • [Day] + -feira

Häufige Fehler

Maçã is feminine, so 'dois' must become 'duas'.

Wrong: Eu tenho dois maçãs.
Richtig: Eu tenho duas maçãs.

Weekdays ending in -feira are feminine and require the feminine prepositional contraction 'na' (em + a).

Wrong: No segunda-feira.
Richtig: Na segunda-feira.

In European Portuguese, 16 is 'dezasseis', while in Brazil it is 'dezesseis'.

Wrong: São dez e dezesseis (in Portugal).
Richtig: São dez e dezasseis.

Next Steps

You've just unlocked the ability to function in a Portuguese-speaking society! Keep practicing these numbers; they are the keys to the city.

Write your daily routine with specific times.

Count objects around you in Portuguese as you walk.

Continue to: Describing Your World

Schnelle Übung (9)

Welcher Satz sagt korrekt '22 Tage' (dia ist männlich)?

Wähle die richtige Phrase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vinte e dois dias
Wir brauchen das Bindewort 'e' und das männliche 'dois', passend zu 'dias'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Zahlen: Zählen und Übereinstimmung (1-100+)

Welcher Satz nutzt die richtige Kontraktion?

Wähle den grammatikalisch richtigen Satz:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Eu estudo na segunda.
Segunda-feira ist weiblich, daher nutzen wir 'na' (em + a).

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Wochentage: Warum Montag weiblich und Samstag männlich ist

Finde und korrigiere den Fehler.

A sábado é muito divertido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O sábado é molto divertido.
Sábado ist männlich, daher muss der Artikel 'O' verwendet werden.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Wochentage: Warum Montag weiblich und Samstag männlich ist

Finde den Fehler in dieser Zahl: 103

Wie sagt man 103 richtig?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cento e três
Sobald die Zahl über 100 liegt, wird aus 'cem' immer 'cento'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Zahlen: Zählen und Übereinstimmung (1-100+)

Fülle die Lücke mit dem richtigen Artikel (o/a).

___ domingo é o meu dia favorito.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O
Domingo ist ein männliches Substantiv und erfordert den Artikel 'O'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Wochentage: Warum Montag weiblich und Samstag männlich ist

Fülle die Lücke mit der richtigen Form von 'eins' für 'mesa' (Tisch - weiblich).

Eu preciso de ___ mesa para o jantar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: uma
Da 'mesa' ein weibliches Substantiv ist, muss die Zahl 'eins' zu 'uma' werden.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Zahlen: Zählen und Übereinstimmung (1-100+)

Fülle die Lücke mit der richtigen Präposition oder Verschmelzung.

A festa de aniversário dela é ___ `agosto`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em
Für allgemeine Aussagen über Ereignisse 'in' einem Monat nutzt du 'em'. 'Agosto' ist männlich, also ist 'na' falsch.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Monate & ihr Geschlecht (Immer männlich!)

Finde und korrigiere den Fehler im Satz.

Find and fix the mistake:

O próximo feriado é em `Outubro`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O próximo feriado é em `outubro`.
Im Portugiesischen werden Monate kleingeschrieben, außer sie stehen am Satzanfang.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Monate & ihr Geschlecht (Immer männlich!)

Welcher Satz ist grammatikalisch richtig?

Wähle den richtigen Satz:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O `março` deste ano fue chuvoso.
'Março' ist ein männliches Nomen, daher braucht es den Artikel 'o' und wird kleingeschrieben.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portugiesische Monate & ihr Geschlecht (Immer männlich!)

Score: /9

Häufige Fragen (6)

Das Wort ist ganz einfach zero. Du nutzt es wie im Deutschen für Zahlen, Spielstände oder die Temperatur.
Nein, zero ist stur und bleibt immer gleich. Es heißt also zero carros und zero casas.
Ja, wenn sie eine Menge beschreibt. Nutze um für männliche Wörter und uma für weibliche, wie in
Eu tenho um carro
.
Genau wie bei der 1! Es heißt dois für männlich und duas für weiblich, zum Beispiel
Eu quero duas cervejas
.
Ja, jeder Tag, der auf '-feira' endet (Montag bis Freitag), ist weiblich. Das liegt daran, dass a feira ein weibliches Wort ist.
Sonntag heißt 'domingo' und kommt vom lateinischen 'Dominicus'. Es hat kein '-feira' und ist grammatikalisch männlich wie o domingo.
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