Numbers, Dates, and Time
Chapter in 30 Seconds
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.
Lo que aprenderás
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!
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Números Cardinales: Cero (Zero)El número
zeroes súper fácil porque nunca cambia, pero ¡ojo!, lo que viene después siempre va en plural. -
Números en portugués: Contar y concordancia (1-100+)Usa siempre la
eentre decenas y unidades, y recuerda ajustar elum/uma,dois/duasy las centenas al género. -
Días en portugués: Por qué el lunes es femenino y el sábado masculinoLos días de semana son femeninos
a segunda, mientras que el sábado y domingo son masculinoso sábado. -
Los Meses en Portugués y su Género (¡Siempre Masculinos!)En portugués, todos los meses son masculinos, así que usan
oy se escriben siempre enminúscula. -
Decir la hora: Los minutos en portuguésPara decir la hora, usa la hora en femenino, añade
ey luego los minutos:uma,duas,meia.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to count items and prices up to 100 with correct gender agreement.
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By the end you will be able to state the day of the week and month for any given date.
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By the end you will be able to ask for and tell the time including minutes.
Guía del capítulo
Overview
e(and) between numbers so everything sounds smooth and natural.
she and Saturday is he? This is another interesting secret that will be revealed here!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.
How This Grammar Works
zero(zero).
um livro(one book) but
uma caneta(one pen).
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).
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.
-feira dropped in casual speech for the weekdays.o(the masculine
the), even when just stating the month.o janeiro(January),
o março(March),
o dezembro(December). You'll use this when talking about events happening in specific months.
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.
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✗ Wrong:
Eu tenho um irmã.
(I have one sister.)
Eu tenho uma irmã.(I have one sister.)
um must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Irmã (sister) is feminine, so it should be uma.- 1✗ Wrong:
O meu avô tem oitenta dois anos.
(My grandfather is eighty-two years old.)
O meu avô tem oitenta e dois anos.(My grandfather is eighty-two years old.)
e (and) is almost always used in Portuguese.- 1✗ Wrong:
A sábado é o meu dia favorito.
(Saturday is my favorite day.)
O sábado é o meu dia favorito.(Saturday is my favorite day.)
sábado (Saturday) and domingo (Sunday) are masculine and should use the masculine article o.
Real Conversations
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Quick FAQ
How do I say zero in Portuguese?
You say
zero(zero).
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.
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.
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
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.
-feira from weekdays (e.g., segundainstead of
segunda-feira).
Ejemplos clave (6)
Eu tenho `vinte e duas` mensagens no WhatsApp.
Tengo veintidós mensajes en WhatsApp.
Números en portugués: Contar y concordancia (1-100+)O combo custa `trinta e um` reais.
El combo cuesta treinta y un reales.
Números en portugués: Contar y concordancia (1-100+)A segunda-feira é cansativa.
El lunes es agotador.
Días en portugués: Por qué el lunes es femenino y el sábado masculinoVou à praia no sábado.
Voy a la playa el sábado.
Días en portugués: Por qué el lunes es femenino y el sábado masculinoO meu Uber chega em dez minutos, são {dez e dez|time}.
Mi Uber llega en diez minutos, son las 10:10.
Decir la hora: Los minutos en portuguésA live no Instagram começa às {uma e meia|time}.
El directo de Instagram empieza a la 1:30.
Decir la hora: Los minutos en portuguésConsejos y trucos (4)
Siempre plural después de 'Zero'
zero erros.El secreto de 'Meia'
meia al dar tu teléfono en Brasil. Así evitas que la gente confunda el 6 con el 7. Meu número tem um meia.
El secreto de la 'feira'
Vou viajar na segunda.
La regla de la minúscula
Sempre escreva o mês em minúsculas.
Vocabulario clave (8)
Real-World Preview
At the Bakery
Meeting a Friend
Review Summary
- [Number (M/F)] + [Noun (M/F)]
- [Day] + -feira
Errores comunes
Maçã is feminine, so 'dois' must become 'duas'.
Weekdays ending in -feira are feminine and require the feminine prepositional contraction 'na' (em + a).
In European Portuguese, 16 is 'dezasseis', while in Brazil it is 'dezesseis'.
Reglas en este capítulo (5)
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.
Práctica rápida (10)
Eu comprei ________ bananas. A fruteira está vazia.
zero es invariable; no cambia por género ni número, incluso con palabras femeninas como 'bananas'.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números Cardinales: Cero (Zero)
Elige la forma correcta de decir 'Él tiene cero ideas'.
zero seguido de un sustantivo en plural. Zero no cambia de género.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números Cardinales: Cero (Zero)
Find and fix the mistake:
¿Cuál es la forma correcta de decir 103?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en portugués: Contar y concordancia (1-100+)
São quatro e ___.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Decir la hora: Los minutos en portugués
Elige la frase correcta:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en portugués: Contar y concordancia (1-100+)
Hoje está fazendo zero grau Celsius.
graus (plural) después de zero.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números Cardinales: Cero (Zero)
Elige la frase correcta:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Decir la hora: Los minutos en portugués
Eu preciso de ___ mesa para o jantar.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en portugués: Contar y concordancia (1-100+)
Find and fix the mistake:
A sábado é muito divertido.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Días en portugués: Por qué el lunes es femenino y el sábado masculino
Elige la frase gramaticalmente correcta:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Días en portugués: Por qué el lunes es femenino y el sábado masculino
Score: /10
Preguntas frecuentes (6)
zero. Se usa igual que en español para contar, marcadores y temperatura: O número é zero.
zero es invariable. Se usa igual para hombres y mujeres: zero carros y zero casas.um para masculinos y uma para femeninos. Por ejemplo: um carro o uma bicicleta.dois para masculino y duas para femenino. Por ejemplo: dois cafés y duas cervejas.A terça-feira.O domingo.
