Cinquenta en 30 segundos
- Cinquenta is the Portuguese word for fifty (50).
- It's a fundamental numeral used for counting, ages, and prices.
- Commonly heard in markets, conversations, and daily transactions.
- Remember 'cinquenta' for 50, not 'cento' for 100.
'Cinquenta' is the Portuguese word for the number fifty. It is a fundamental numeral used in everyday counting, stating ages, prices, quantities, and much more. Think of it as the direct equivalent of 'fifty' in English. It's a basic building block for expressing larger numbers and is encountered constantly in daily life.
- Basic Count
- You'll use 'cinquenta' when counting items or people that reach this specific quantity. For example, if there are fifty people in a room, you would say 'Há cinquenta pessoas na sala.'
- Age
- When someone is fifty years old, the age is expressed using 'cinquenta'. For instance, 'Ele tem cinquenta anos.' means 'He is fifty years old.'
- Money
- Prices and costs are frequently stated with 'cinquenta'. If something costs fifty euros, you would say 'Custa cinquenta euros.' This applies to any currency.
- Time and Measurement
- You might hear 'cinquenta' in contexts like distances ('cinquenta quilómetros' - fifty kilometers) or durations ('cinquenta minutos' - fifty minutes).
- Large Quantities
- 'Cinquenta' serves as a reference point for larger quantities. It's a round number that helps in estimating or stating amounts that are around fifty.
A minha avó faz cinquenta anos amanhã.
Comprei cinquenta maçãs no mercado.
O preço total é de cinquenta e cinco euros.
Temos cinquenta cadeiras disponíveis para a reunião.
- Everyday Scenarios
- Imagine you are shopping and see a sign that says 'Sale: 50% off'. In Portuguese, this would be 'Promoção: 50% de desconto'. Or if you are at a bus stop and the bus number is 50, it's 'autocarro número cinquenta'. When ordering food, you might say 'Quero cinquenta gramas de queijo' (I want fifty grams of cheese).
- Numbers in Sequence
- Understanding 'cinquenta' is essential for learning numbers beyond it. For example, 'cinquenta e um' (fifty-one), 'cinquenta e dois' (fifty-two), and so on, all build upon this base number. It's a crucial stepping stone in mastering Portuguese numerals.
Using 'cinquenta' in sentences is straightforward, mirroring its use in English. It functions as a determiner or a standalone numeral. The key is to place it correctly within the sentence structure, often before the noun it quantifies or as part of a larger numerical expression.
- Quantifying Nouns
- 'Cinquenta' is typically placed before the noun it modifies. For example, 'cinquenta livros' means 'fifty books'. The noun remains in its singular form when preceded by a number, but contextually refers to a plural quantity.
- Stating Ages
- When talking about someone's age, the structure is 'ter [number] anos'. So, for fifty years, it's 'ter cinquenta anos'. For example, 'A Maria tem cinquenta anos.' (Maria is fifty years old).
- Expressing Prices
- To state a price, you can use 'custar [number] [currency]' or 'o preço é [number] [currency]'. 'Custa cinquenta euros.' (It costs fifty euros.) or 'O preço é cinquenta reais.' (The price is fifty reais.)
- In Larger Numbers
- 'Cinquenta' is often combined with other numbers using 'e' (and). For example, 'cinquenta e um' (fifty-one), 'cinquenta e dois' (fifty-two), 'cinquenta e três' (fifty-three), and so on, up to 'cinquenta e nove' (fifty-nine).
- Standalone Usage
- Sometimes, 'cinquenta' can be used alone if the context is clear. For example, if someone asks 'Quantos? (How many?)' and you reply 'Cinquenta.' it means 'Fifty'.
Recebi cinquenta emails hoje.
O meu pai fez cinquenta anos na semana passada.
O bilhete custa cinquenta escudos.
Precisamos de cinquenta metros de cabo.
A lista tem cinquenta nomes.
- Verb Agreement
- When 'cinquenta' is the subject of a sentence, the verb agrees with it as a singular entity, even though it represents a plural quantity. For example, 'Cinquenta é um número par.' (Fifty is an even number.) The verb 'é' (is) is singular.
- Common Structures
- You'll frequently see 'cinquenta' used in contexts like:
- 'Tenho cinquenta anos.' (I am fifty years old.)
- 'O preço é cinquenta.' (The price is fifty.)
- 'Há cinquenta pessoas aqui.' (There are fifty people here.)
- 'Precisamos de cinquenta para completar.' (We need fifty to complete.)
- 'Ele comprou cinquenta ações.' (He bought fifty shares.)
'Cinquenta' is a ubiquitous word in Portuguese, heard in countless everyday situations across the Portuguese-speaking world. Its frequency makes it one of the first numbers learners encounter and internalize.
- Markets and Shops
- When buying goods, vendors will often state prices. If an item costs fifty units of currency (e.g., euros, reais, meticais), you'll hear 'cinquenta'. Bargaining might also involve numbers around fifty. For instance, 'Quero por cinquenta!' (I want it for fifty!).
- Public Transportation
- Bus numbers, train lines, or even ticket prices can involve 'cinquenta'. You might hear announcements like 'O autocarro número cinquenta está a chegar.' (Bus number fifty is arriving.) or 'O preço do bilhete é cinquenta.' (The ticket price is fifty.)
- Conversations About Age
- Discussions about people's ages frequently use 'cinquenta'. 'O meu tio tem cinquenta e poucos anos.' (My uncle is in his fifties.) or 'Ela celebrou cinquenta anos de casamento.' (She celebrated fifty years of marriage.)
- News and Statistics
- News reports often cite numbers, and 'cinquenta' can appear in statistics related to population, economics, or events. For example, 'Cinquenta por cento da população...' (Fifty percent of the population...)
- Sports
- In sports, scores, player numbers, or distances can involve 'cinquenta'. A football score might be mentioned as 'cinquenta a vinte' (fifty to twenty), or a runner might complete a race in 'cinquenta segundos' (fifty seconds).
- Everyday Counting
- Simply counting objects, people, or anything else will lead to 'cinquenta'. If you're at a party with many guests, you might ask, 'Quantas pessoas há aqui?' and get the answer, 'Acho que cinquenta.' (I think fifty.)
O voo número cinquenta parte às dez.
A reunião durou cinquenta minutos.
O novo livro tem cinquenta capítulos.
O concerto terminou às cinquenta e nove minutos.
- Educational Settings
- In language classes or schools, 'cinquenta' will be taught and used frequently when practicing numbers. Teachers will use it in exercises, counting drills, and in examples related to quantities and ages.
- Everyday Transactions
- Anywhere money changes hands, from a small bakery to a large supermarket, 'cinquenta' will be part of the pricing and transaction process. If you buy something for 50 units of currency, the cashier will say 'Cinquenta, por favor.' (Fifty, please.)
While 'cinquenta' is a straightforward number, learners might make a few common mistakes, often related to pronunciation, its use in compound numbers, or confusion with similar-sounding words.
- Pronunciation Errors
- The 'cin' sound at the beginning can be tricky for non-native speakers. Some might pronounce it like 'sin' or misplace the nasalization. Also, the 'qu' in 'cinquenta' is pronounced like a 'k' sound, not 'kw'. Ensure the 't' sound is clear and not dropped.
- Confusion with 'Cento'
- 'Cinquenta' (fifty) can sometimes be confused with 'cento' (one hundred). While they share the 'cent' sound, their meanings are vastly different. Always double-check if you mean fifty or one hundred.
- Incorrectly Forming Compound Numbers
- When forming numbers like fifty-one, fifty-two, etc., learners might forget the conjunction 'e' (and). For example, saying 'cinquenta um' instead of 'cinquenta e um'. This 'e' is crucial for correct numerical construction in Portuguese.
- Overgeneralization of Pluralization
- While cardinal numbers like 'cinquenta' don't change form for gender or number, learners might sometimes try to pluralize them or make them agree with a noun, which is incorrect. For instance, saying 'cinquentas' when referring to fifty of something is generally wrong unless used in a very specific context (like 'as cinquentas' referring to the fifties decade).
- Misplacing 'Cinquenta' in a Sentence
- Like any numeral, 'cinquenta' needs to be placed correctly. It usually precedes the noun it quantifies. Errors might occur if it's placed after the noun or in an awkward position within the sentence, disrupting the natural flow.
Mistake: Ele tem cinquenta anos.
Correct: Ele tem cinquenta anos.
Mistake: Comprei cinquenta livros.
Correct: Comprei cinquenta livros.
Mistake: O preço é cinquenta euros.
Correct: O preço é cinquenta euros.
Mistake: Tenho cinquenta e um anos.
Correct: Tenho cinquenta e um anos.
- Confusing with Ordinals
- While 'cinquenta' is a cardinal number (fifty), the ordinal number for fiftieth is 'quincentésimo'. Mixing these up can lead to misunderstandings, especially when talking about rankings or positions.
While 'cinquenta' is the standard for fifty, there are related concepts and ways to express similar quantities, though often with different nuances.
- Approximations
- Instead of an exact 'cinquenta', you might hear approximations:
- Mais ou menos cinquenta: More or less fifty.
- Quase cinquenta: Almost fifty.
- Cerca de cinquenta: Around fifty.
- Meia centena: Half a hundred (which is fifty). This is a common and slightly more colloquial way to say fifty.
- Numbers Around Fifty
- Understanding numbers immediately before and after 'cinquenta' is important for context:
- Quarenta e nove (49): Forty-nine.
- Cinquenta e um (51): Fifty-one.
- Sessenta (60): Sixty.
- Fiftieth (Ordinal)
- The ordinal number for 'fifty' is quincentésimo (masculine) or quincentésima (feminine). This refers to the fiftieth position in a sequence, not the quantity itself. For example, 'o quincentésimo lugar' (the fiftieth place).
- 'Cento' vs. 'Cinquenta'
- As mentioned in common mistakes, 'cento' means 'one hundred'. It's crucial not to confuse these two as their numerical values are very different.
- 'Meia dúzia' and 'Dúzia'
- While not directly related to fifty, these are common Portuguese terms for quantities:
- Meia dúzia: Half a dozen (6).
- Dúzia: A dozen (12).
Tenho cerca de cinquenta livros na minha estante.
Comprei uma meia centena de flores.
O meu avô nasceu no quincentésimo ano.
Ele ficou em quincentésimo lugar na corrida.
- Collective Nouns for Numbers
- While less common for fifty, sometimes large numbers are grouped. For instance, 'centena' (hundred) is a collective noun. 'Cinquenta' doesn't have a direct widely used collective noun equivalent, but 'meia centena' functions similarly for the specific quantity of fifty.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The structure of 'quinquaginta' (five tens) is mirrored in other numbers like 'viginti' (twenty, two tens) and 'triginta' (thirty, three tens), showing a systematic way of forming numbers in Latin. This pattern is preserved in Portuguese numerals.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'cin' as 'sin' (like in 'sinister').
- Pronouncing 'qu' as 'kw' (like in 'quick'). It should be a 'k' sound.
- Not nasalizing the 'en' sound, making it sound like 'sen-TEN-ta'.
- Dropping the final 'a' sound, making it sound like 'cinquent'.
Nivel de dificultad
As a basic numeral, 'cinquenta' is very easy to read and recognize in written Portuguese. Its meaning is direct and unambiguous in most contexts. Learners will quickly become familiar with its visual form.
Writing 'cinquenta' correctly involves remembering the correct spelling, especially the 'cin' and 'quen' parts. It's a straightforward spelling task once the pronunciation is mastered.
Pronunciation is the main challenge for speaking. Mastering the nasal vowel and the 'c' sound at the beginning is key. Once that is learned, saying 'cinquenta' is simple.
Recognizing 'cinquenta' when spoken is generally easy due to its distinct sound and frequent usage. The nasal vowel and the 's' sound are usually clear.
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Gramática que debes saber
Cardinal Numbers:
Cardinal numbers (um, dois, três...) are used to count. 'Cinquenta' is a cardinal number.
Forming Compound Numbers:
Numbers from 51 to 59 are formed by 'cinquenta e [number]' (e.g., cinquenta e um, cinquenta e dois).
Using 'ter' for Age:
To state age, use the verb 'ter' (to have): 'Eu tenho cinquenta anos.' (I have fifty years = I am fifty years old).
Using 'haver' for Existence/Quantity:
The verb 'haver' (in the form 'há') is used to indicate 'there is' or 'there are': 'Há cinquenta livros na estante.' (There are fifty books on the shelf).
Agreement with Nouns:
Cardinal numbers do not change for gender or number when quantifying nouns: 'cinquenta carros' (fifty cars), 'cinquenta casas' (fifty houses).
Ejemplos por nivel
Eu tenho cinquenta anos.
I am fifty years old.
'Tenho' is the first-person singular of the verb 'ter' (to have). 'Anos' means years. This structure is used to state age.
Comprei cinquenta laranjas.
I bought fifty oranges.
'Comprei' is the past tense of 'comprar' (to buy). 'Laranjas' is the plural of 'laranja' (orange).
O preço é cinquenta euros.
The price is fifty euros.
'O preço' means the price. 'Euros' is the currency. 'É' is the third-person singular of 'ser' (to be).
Há cinquenta pessoas na sala.
There are fifty people in the room.
'Há' is a form of 'haver' used to mean 'there is' or 'there are'.
Precisamos de cinquenta cadeiras.
We need fifty chairs.
'Precisamos' is the first-person plural of 'precisar' (to need). 'Cadeiras' is the plural of 'cadeira' (chair).
São cinquenta minutos de viagem.
It's a fifty-minute journey.
'São' is the third-person plural of 'ser' (to be), used here for time duration. 'Minutos' means minutes. 'Viagem' means journey.
Ele tem cinquenta livros.
He has fifty books.
'Livros' is the plural of 'livro' (book).
A lista tem cinquenta itens.
The list has fifty items.
'A lista' means the list. 'Itens' means items.
O meu telemóvel custou cinquenta e cinco euros.
My mobile phone cost fifty-five euros.
Compound numbers like 'cinquenta e cinco' are formed with 'e' (and). 'Telemóvel' is a common word for mobile phone in Portugal.
A viagem de avião dura cinquenta e dois minutos.
The plane journey lasts fifty-two minutes.
'Dura' is the third-person singular of 'durar' (to last). 'Avião' means airplane.
Cinquenta por cento dos alunos passaram no exame.
Fifty percent of the students passed the exam.
'Por cento' means percent. 'Alunos' means students. 'Passaram' is the past tense of 'passar' (to pass).
Ele trabalha cinquenta horas por semana.
He works fifty hours per week.
'Horas' means hours. 'Por semana' means per week.
A encomenda continha cinquenta e três pacotes.
The order contained fifty-three packages.
'Encomenda' means order or package. 'Continha' is the imperfect past tense of 'conter' (to contain).
Na festa, havia cinquenta e seis convidados.
At the party, there were fifty-six guests.
'Convidados' means guests. 'Havia' is the imperfect past tense of 'haver' (there was/were).
O edifício tem cinquenta e sete metros de altura.
The building is fifty-seven meters tall.
'Edifício' means building. 'Metros' means meters. 'Altura' means height.
Precisamos de cinquenta e nove amostras para o teste.
We need fifty-nine samples for the test.
'Amostras' means samples. 'Teste' means test.
A minha tia tem cinquenta e nove anos e ainda trabalha.
My aunt is fifty-nine years old and still works.
'Ainda' means still. This sentence combines age with an ongoing action.
O projeto foi concluído com cinquenta e um voluntários.
The project was completed with fifty-one volunteers.
'Projeto' means project. 'Concluído' means completed. 'Voluntários' means volunteers.
A promoção é válida para cinquenta e sete produtos selecionados.
The promotion is valid for fifty-seven selected products.
'Promoção' means promotion. 'Válida' means valid. 'Selecionados' means selected.
Cinquenta e três por cento da população prefere o transporte público.
Fifty-three percent of the population prefers public transport.
'População' means population. 'Prefere' is the third-person singular of 'preferir' (to prefer). 'Transporte público' means public transport.
O museu recebe cerca de cinquenta mil visitantes por ano.
The museum receives about fifty thousand visitors per year.
'Museu' means museum. 'Recebe' means receives. 'Mil' means thousand. 'Visitantes' means visitors. 'Por ano' means per year.
A nova série tem cinquenta episódios.
The new series has fifty episodes.
'Série' means series. 'Episódios' means episodes.
Ele investiu cinquenta mil euros na empresa.
He invested fifty thousand euros in the company.
'Investiu' is the past tense of 'investir' (to invest). 'Empresa' means company.
A temperatura atingiu cinquenta graus Celsius em algumas regiões.
The temperature reached fifty degrees Celsius in some regions.
'Temperatura' means temperature. 'Atingiu' is the past tense of 'atingir' (to reach). 'Graus Celsius' means degrees Celsius. 'Regiões' means regions.
O relatório indicava que cinquenta e seis por cento dos inquiridos estavam satisfeitos.
The report indicated that fifty-six percent of respondents were satisfied.
'Relatório' means report. 'Indicava' is the imperfect past tense of 'indicar' (to indicate). 'Inquiridos' means respondents. 'Satisfeitos' means satisfied.
A construção da ponte exigiu cinquenta e oito toneladas de aço.
The construction of the bridge required fifty-eight tons of steel.
'Construção' means construction. 'Ponte' means bridge. 'Exigiu' is the past tense of 'exigir' (to require). 'Toneladas' means tons. 'Aço' means steel.
A organização planeia recrutar cinquenta e nove novos membros este ano.
The organization plans to recruit fifty-nine new members this year.
'Organização' means organization. 'Planeia' is the third-person singular of 'planear' (to plan). 'Recrutar' means to recruit. 'Novos membros' means new members.
O festival de música atraiu cinquenta mil pessoas no primeiro dia.
The music festival attracted fifty thousand people on the first day.
'Festival de música' means music festival. 'Atraiu' is the past tense of 'atrair' (to attract).
A pesquisa revelou que cinquenta e quatro por cento dos inquiridos desconheciam a lei.
The survey revealed that fifty-four percent of respondents were unaware of the law.
'Pesquisa' means survey or research. 'Revelou' is the past tense of 'revelar' (to reveal). 'Desconheciam' is the imperfect past tense of 'desconhecer' (to be unaware of). 'Lei' means law.
O governo aprovou um orçamento de cinquenta milhões de euros.
The government approved a budget of fifty million euros.
'Governo' means government. 'Aprovou' is the past tense of 'aprovar' (to approve). 'Orçamento' means budget. 'Milhões' means millions.
A nova política afetará cinquenta e dois mil trabalhadores.
The new policy will affect fifty-two thousand workers.
'Política' means policy. 'Afetará' is the future tense of 'afetar' (to affect). 'Trabalhadores' means workers.
O número de desempregados diminuiu cinquenta e um por cento.
The number of unemployed decreased by fifty-one percent.
'Desempregados' means unemployed people. 'Diminuiu' is the past tense of 'diminuir' (to decrease).
A análise preliminar sugere que cinquenta e sete por cento da amostra apresenta anomalias.
The preliminary analysis suggests that fifty-seven percent of the sample shows anomalies.
'Análise preliminar' means preliminary analysis. 'Sugere' is the third-person singular of 'sugerir' (to suggest). 'Amostra' means sample. 'Apresenta' is the third-person singular of 'apresentar' (to present/show). 'Anomalias' means anomalies.
O contrato estipula que o pagamento será efetuado em cinquenta dias úteis.
The contract stipulates that payment will be made within fifty business days.
'Contrato' means contract. 'Estipula' is the third-person singular of 'estipular' (to stipulate). 'Pagamento' means payment. 'Efetuado' means made/effected. 'Dias úteis' means business days.
A descoberta revolucionária poderá beneficiar cinquenta milhões de pessoas.
The revolutionary discovery could benefit fifty million people.
'Descoberta revolucionária' means revolutionary discovery. 'Poderá' is the conditional tense of 'poder' (can/may). 'Beneficiar' means to benefit.
O estudo de viabilidade apontou para um investimento de cinquenta e três milhões de euros.
The feasibility study indicated an investment of fifty-three million euros.
'Estudo de viabilidade' means feasibility study. 'Apontou' is the past tense of 'apontar' (to point out/indicate). 'Investimento' means investment.
A nova legislação abrangerá cinquenta e nove setores da economia.
The new legislation will cover fifty-nine sectors of the economy.
'Legislação' means legislation. 'Abrangerá' is the future tense of 'abranger' (to cover/encompass). 'Setores da economia' means sectors of the economy.
A empresa registou um aumento de cinquenta e dois por cento nas vendas.
The company registered a fifty-two percent increase in sales.
'Empresa' means company. 'Registou' is the past tense of 'registar' (to register/record). 'Aumento' means increase. 'Vendas' means sales.
O relatório técnico detalhava cinquenta e quatro falhas no sistema.
The technical report detailed fifty-four flaws in the system.
'Relatório técnico' means technical report. 'Detalhaba' is the imperfect past tense of 'detalhar' (to detail). 'Falhas' means flaws/failures. 'Sistema' means system.
A conferência contou com a participação de cinquenta e cinco especialistas internacionais.
The conference had the participation of fifty-five international specialists.
'Conferência' means conference. 'Contou com' means had the participation of. 'Participação' means participation. 'Especialistas internacionais' means international specialists.
A análise forense identificou cinquenta e sete marcadores genéticos de interesse.
The forensic analysis identified fifty-seven genetic markers of interest.
'Análise forense' means forensic analysis. 'Identificou' is the past tense of 'identificar' (to identify). 'Marcadores genéticos' means genetic markers. 'De interesse' means of interest.
O acordo comercial abrange cinquenta e nove países membros.
The trade agreement covers fifty-nine member countries.
'Acordo comercial' means trade agreement. 'Abrange' is the third-person singular of 'abrangir' (to cover/encompass). 'Países membros' means member countries.
A nova política monetária visa controlar a inflação, que atualmente ronda os cinquenta por cento anuais.
The new monetary policy aims to control inflation, which currently hovers around fifty percent annually.
'Política monetária' means monetary policy. 'Visa' is the third-person singular of 'visar' (to aim). 'Controlar' means to control. 'Inflação' means inflation. 'Ronda' is the third-person singular of 'rondar' (to hover around/be around). 'Anuais' means annual.
O estudo retrospectivo analisou dados de cinquenta e três mil pacientes.
The retrospective study analyzed data from fifty-three thousand patients.
'Estudo retrospectivo' means retrospective study. 'Analisou' is the past tense of 'analisar' (to analyze). 'Pacientes' means patients.
A reconstrução da cidade após o desastre envolveu cinquenta e um milhão de dólares.
The city's reconstruction after the disaster involved fifty-one million dollars.
'Reconstrução' means reconstruction. 'Desastre' means disaster. 'Envolveu' is the past tense of 'envolver' (to involve).
O relatório forense confirmou a presença de cinquenta e dois compostos químicos.
The forensic report confirmed the presence of fifty-two chemical compounds.
'Confirmou' is the past tense of 'confirmar' (to confirm). 'Presença' means presence. 'Compostos químicos' means chemical compounds.
A análise de risco indicou uma probabilidade de cinquenta e quatro por cento de falha.
The risk analysis indicated a fifty-four percent probability of failure.
'Análise de risco' means risk analysis. 'Probabilidade' means probability. 'Falha' means failure.
O projeto de investigação recebeu cinquenta e seis bolsas de estudo.
The research project received fifty-six scholarships.
'Projeto de investigação' means research project. 'Bolsas de estudo' means scholarships.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— I am fifty years old.
Quando me perguntaram a idade, respondi: 'Tenho cinquenta anos.'
— More or less fifty.
Acho que havia mais ou menos cinquenta pessoas na festa.
— He has fifty.
Ao falar sobre a sua coleção, ele disse: 'Ele tem cinquenta.' (referindo-se a um item específico).
Se confunde a menudo con
'Cento' means one hundred (100). It sounds similar to the beginning of 'cinquenta' but has a completely different numerical value. Always ensure you distinguish between fifty ('cinquenta') and one hundred ('cento').
While related, 'cinquentão' is a noun referring to a man who is fifty years old. It's not the number itself but a person identified by their age. 'Cinquenta' is the numeral.
'Quincentésimo' is the ordinal number for 'fiftieth' (50th). It refers to position in a sequence, not quantity. 'Cinquenta' is the cardinal number for quantity.
Modismos y expresiones
— To be in one's fifties.
Ele já está nos cinquenta, mas ainda tem muita energia para trabalhar.
Neutral— To reach the age of fifty.
Ela vai dar os cinquenta no próximo ano e planeia uma grande festa.
Informal— A fifty-year life.
Ele contou a história da sua vida de cinquenta anos, cheia de altos e baixos.
Descriptive— Fifty-fifty; an equal chance.
A decisão sobre quem vai ganhar é cinquenta a cinquenta, está muito renhido.
Informal— To be in one's early fifties.
Ela tem cinquenta e poucos anos e ainda está a aprender coisas novas.
Informal— Fifty years (a figurative way to say fifty years).
A casa tem meia centena de anos e precisa de restauro.
Colloquial— What's fifty? (often used to imply that fifty is a small or insignificant amount in a given context).
Para ele, gastar cinquenta euros é como se nada fosse. O que são cinquenta?
Informal— A fifty-fifty bet; an even chance.
Acho que é uma aposta cinquenta/cinquenta se ele vai conseguir terminar a tempo.
Informal— Fifty-one is not new (used ironically or to state that something is common or expected).
Ele disse que foi a primeira vez que viu isso, mas cinquenta e um não é novidade.
Proverbial/Informal— Fifty-one, fifty-two... (used to indicate a sequence or to imply that one is counting up to a certain point).
Estava a contar os segundos para a sobremesa: cinquenta e um, cinquenta e dois...
DescriptiveFácil de confundir
Both words start with a similar sound ('cen'/'cin') and relate to numbers.
'Cinquenta' means fifty (50), while 'cento' means one hundred (100). They represent vastly different quantities. It's crucial to differentiate them in both meaning and pronunciation.
Comprei cinquenta laranjas, não cento (cem) laranjas.
Both words are derived from 'cinquenta' and relate to the number fifty.
'Cinquenta' is the numeral itself (fifty). 'Cinquentão' is a noun used to refer to a man who is fifty years old. It's like the difference between 'fifty' and 'a fifty-year-old man' in English.
Ele tem cinquenta anos. Ele é um cinquentão.
Both words are related to the number fifty and share similar roots.
'Cinquenta' is the cardinal number (quantity). 'Quincentésimo' is the ordinal number (position in a sequence, e.g., the 50th).
O prémio é para cinquenta vencedores. Ele chegou em quincentésimo lugar.
Shares the initial 'cin' sound.
'Cinco' means five (5). 'Cinquenta' means fifty (50). The difference is a factor of ten.
Tenho cinco cães, não cinquenta cães.
Both refer to the quantity of fifty.
'Cinquenta' is the standard numeral. 'Meia centena' is a more colloquial or idiomatic expression meaning 'half a hundred', which is also fifty.
Comprei cinquenta rosas. Comprei meia centena de rosas.
Patrones de oraciones
Eu tenho [cinquenta] anos.
Eu tenho cinquenta anos.
Isto custa [cinquenta] [moeda].
Isto custa cinquenta reais.
Há [cinquenta] [substantivo plural].
Há cinquenta flores no jardim.
Nós precisamos de [cinquenta] [substantivo plural].
Nós precisamos de cinquenta cadeiras.
Ele comprou [cinquenta] [substantivo plural].
Ele comprou cinquenta livros.
A duração é de [cinquenta] minutos.
A duração do filme é de cinquenta minutos.
[Cinquenta] por cento dos [substantivo plural]...
Cinquenta por cento dos alunos passaram no teste.
O relatório menciona [cinquenta] [substantivo plural].
O relatório menciona cinquenta casos.
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Pronouncing 'cinquenta' as 'sen-TEN-ta'.
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Pronouncing 'cinquenta' with a nasal vowel sound in 'cin' and the stress on 'quenta'.
The initial 'cin' sound is nasalized, similar to the 'in' in 'sing'. The stress falls on the second syllable: cin-QUEN-ta. Mispronouncing this can make the word hard to understand.
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Confusing 'cinquenta' with 'cento'.
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Distinguishing between 'cinquenta' (fifty) and 'cento' (one hundred).
'Cinquenta' (50) and 'cento' (100) are different numbers with different pronunciations and meanings. Learners often mix them up due to the similar starting sound.
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Saying 'cinquenta um' instead of 'cinquenta e um'.
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Using the conjunction 'e' (and) when forming numbers from fifty-one to fifty-nine.
In Portuguese, compound numbers like 51, 52, etc., are formed using 'e' (and) between 'cinquenta' and the unit. So, it's 'cinquenta e um', not 'cinquenta um'.
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Trying to pluralize 'cinquenta'.
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Cardinal numbers like 'cinquenta' do not change form for number or gender when quantifying nouns.
When you have fifty of something, you say 'cinquenta livros' (fifty books), not 'cinquenta livros'. The noun following the number is plural, but the number itself remains singular.
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Using 'cinquenta' when 'quincentésimo' is needed.
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Using 'cinquenta' for quantity and 'quincentésimo' for ordinal position.
'Cinquenta' means fifty (quantity). 'Quincentésimo' means fiftieth (position in a sequence). For example, 'fifty cars' is 'cinquenta carros', but 'the fiftieth car' is 'o quincentésimo carro'.
Consejos
Nasal Vowel Practice
The initial 'cin' in 'cinquenta' contains a nasal vowel sound, similar to the 'in' in 'sing'. Practice saying 'sing' and then try to say 'cinquenta' while keeping that nasal quality. Listen to native speakers to get the nuance right.
Visual Association
Create a strong visual link. Imagine fifty bright yellow balloons or a pile of fifty shiny gold coins. The more vivid the image, the easier it will be to recall the word 'cinquenta' when you see the number 50.
No Pluralization for Quantity
When 'cinquenta' quantifies a noun, the noun remains singular in form but plural in meaning (e.g., 'cinquenta carro' is incorrect; it's 'cinquenta carros' where 'carros' is plural, but 'cinquenta' itself doesn't change). However, the noun following a number like 'cinquenta' is generally in the plural form in Portuguese: 'cinquenta livros'.
Don't Confuse with 'Cento'
A common mistake is confusing 'cinquenta' (fifty) with 'cento' (one hundred). They sound similar but have different meanings. Always double-check if you mean fifty or one hundred.
Use 'e' for Compound Numbers
When forming numbers like fifty-one, fifty-two, etc., remember to use the conjunction 'e' (and). So, it's 'cinquenta e um', 'cinquenta e dois', not 'cinquenta um' or 'cinquenta dois'.
Learn 'Meia Centena'
Familiarize yourself with 'meia centena', which is a common colloquial alternative for 'cinquenta'. It means 'half a hundred' and is frequently used in informal settings.
Daily Number Practice
Make it a habit to identify numbers around you and try to say them in Portuguese. Look at prices, clocks, or count objects and say the number using 'cinquenta' when appropriate.
Listen in Real Life
When listening to Portuguese speakers (in music, movies, or conversations), try to pick out the number 'cinquenta'. Note the context – is it about age, price, quantity? This helps solidify understanding.
Age and 'Ter'
Remember that in Portuguese, you use the verb 'ter' (to have) to express age. So, 'I am fifty years old' becomes 'Eu tenho cinquenta anos'.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine a 'cinco' (five) with a 'tenta' (tent) attached. This visual of 'five tents' can help you remember that 'cinquenta' is related to five, and by extension, fifty (five tens). Or, think of 'cinco' (five) and 'enta' sounding like 'enter', as in 'enter the tent with five'.
Asociación visual
Picture a large, round number '50'. You could associate it with fifty shiny coins, or fifty colorful balloons floating up into the sky. Another visual could be a clock face showing 50 minutes past the hour.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'cinquenta' in at least five different sentences today, covering different contexts like age, price, and quantity. For example: 'Eu tenho cinquenta anos.', 'O livro custa cinquenta reais.', 'Precisamos de cinquenta cadeiras.'
Origen de la palabra
The word 'cinquenta' comes from the Latin word 'quinquaginta', which also means fifty. This Latin word is derived from 'quinqui' (five) and 'ginta' (tens). This etymological root is shared with many other Romance languages.
Significado original: Fifty (derived from 'five tens').
Indo-European > Italic > Latin > Romance > Portuguese.Contexto cultural
Numbers themselves are generally not sensitive. However, the context in which they are used (e.g., discussing someone's age, financial status, or quantities of sensitive items) can be.
In English-speaking cultures, fifty is also a significant number, often marking mid-life or a substantial quantity. The concept of 'fifty-fifty' is equally common.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Shopping and Prices
- Quanto custa?
- Custa cinquenta euros.
- Tem desconto?
- É cinquenta e cinco, por favor.
Talking about Age
- Quantos anos tens?
- Tenho cinquenta anos.
- Ele faz cinquenta amanhã.
- Ela tem cinquenta e poucos.
Counting Items
- Quantos há?
- Há cinquenta aqui.
- Precisamos de cinquenta unidades.
- Tenho cinquenta livros.
Time and Duration
- Quanto tempo demora?
- Demora cinquenta minutos.
- São cinquenta para as duas.
- A reunião durou cinquenta e dois minutos.
General Quantities and Estimates
- Mais ou menos cinquenta.
- Cerca de cinquenta.
- Quase cinquenta.
- Cinquenta por cento.
Inicios de conversación
"If you were to buy something that costs exactly fifty euros, what would it be?"
"Imagine you are fifty years old. What's the most exciting thing you've done or want to do?"
"If you had to count to fifty in Portuguese right now, what would be the hardest number to say?"
"What's something that costs around fifty of your local currency that you really want?"
"Tell me about a time when fifty of something was important (e.g., fifty friends, fifty dollars, fifty miles)."
Temas para diario
Write a short paragraph describing a scene where the number fifty is important. Use the word 'cinquenta' at least three times.
Imagine you are celebrating your fiftieth birthday. What would be your ideal celebration? Write about it in Portuguese, using 'cinquenta'.
List fifty things you are grateful for. Try to write at least ten of them in Portuguese, incorporating 'cinquenta' if applicable (e.g., 'cinquenta minutos de sol').
Describe a purchase you made that cost around fifty euros (or your local equivalent). Use 'cinquenta' in your description.
Reflect on the concept of 'fifty-fifty'. Write about a situation where things were equally divided or had an equal chance of going one way or another, using the Portuguese phrase 'cinquenta a cinquenta'.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasThe main difference is their numerical value. 'Cinquenta' means fifty (50), while 'cento' means one hundred (100). They sound similar but represent very different quantities. Always ensure you use the correct one based on the number you intend to convey.
Numbers from fifty-one to fifty-nine are formed by saying 'cinquenta e' followed by the unit number. So, 'fifty-one' is 'cinquenta e um'. For example, 'Ele tem cinquenta e um anos' (He is fifty-one years old).
Yes, 'cinquenta' is very commonly used for prices. For example, 'Custa cinquenta euros' (It costs fifty euros) or 'O bilhete é cinquenta reais' (The ticket is fifty reais). You might also hear prices like 'um real e cinquenta' (one real and fifty cents).
'Meia centena' literally translates to 'half a hundred', which is fifty. It's a common, slightly more informal or colloquial way to say fifty, often used in everyday conversation.
As a cardinal number used to denote quantity, 'cinquenta' does not change form for gender or number. It remains 'cinquenta' whether you are referring to fifty masculine items, fifty feminine items, or fifty abstract things. For example, 'cinquenta carros' (fifty cars) and 'cinquenta casas' (fifty houses).
The pronunciation is roughly 'sing-KWEN-ta'. The stress is on the second syllable ('quen'). The initial 'cin' has a nasal vowel sound, and the 'qu' is pronounced like a 'k' sound, not 'kw'.
'Cinquenta' is the cardinal number for quantity (fifty). 'Quincentésimo' is the ordinal number for position (fiftieth). You use 'cinquenta' to say 'fifty apples', but 'quincentésimo' to say 'the fiftieth apple in line'.
Yes, you can refer to the decade of the 1950s as 'os anos cinquenta'. The definite article 'os' is used here.
'Cinquenta' is the number fifty. 'Cinquentão' is a noun used to refer to a man who is fifty years old. It's like saying 'a fifty-year-old' in English.
Yes, common phrases include 'ter cinquenta anos' (to be fifty years old), 'custar cinquenta' (to cost fifty), 'cinquenta por cento' (fifty percent), and 'cinquenta a cinquenta' (fifty-fifty).
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Summary
Master 'cinquenta' (fifty) for essential counting in Portuguese, from ages and prices to quantities in everyday conversations and transactions. It's a foundational numeral for building larger number comprehension.
- Cinquenta is the Portuguese word for fifty (50).
- It's a fundamental numeral used for counting, ages, and prices.
- Commonly heard in markets, conversations, and daily transactions.
- Remember 'cinquenta' for 50, not 'cento' for 100.
Nasal Vowel Practice
The initial 'cin' in 'cinquenta' contains a nasal vowel sound, similar to the 'in' in 'sing'. Practice saying 'sing' and then try to say 'cinquenta' while keeping that nasal quality. Listen to native speakers to get the nuance right.
Context is Key
Remember that 'cinquenta' is a cardinal number. It specifies quantity. You'll use it for counting objects, people, money, time, and age. Pay attention to the context to understand what 'cinquenta' is referring to.
Visual Association
Create a strong visual link. Imagine fifty bright yellow balloons or a pile of fifty shiny gold coins. The more vivid the image, the easier it will be to recall the word 'cinquenta' when you see the number 50.
No Pluralization for Quantity
When 'cinquenta' quantifies a noun, the noun remains singular in form but plural in meaning (e.g., 'cinquenta carro' is incorrect; it's 'cinquenta carros' where 'carros' is plural, but 'cinquenta' itself doesn't change). However, the noun following a number like 'cinquenta' is generally in the plural form in Portuguese: 'cinquenta livros'.
Ejemplo
Custou-me cinquenta euros.
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a cerca de
B1Significa 'a unos' o 'aproximadamente' al hablar de distancia o tiempo futuro.
à direita
A2A la derecha. Se usa para dar direcciones o indicar ubicación.
à esquerda
A2A la izquierda. Se usa para dar direcciones o describir una ubicación.
a fim de
A2A fin de; tener ganas de. 'Estudia a fin de aprobar.' / 'Tengo ganas de salir.'
à frente
A2En frente de; delante de. 'Ella está à frente del grupo.'
a frente
A2Al frente; delante.
À frente de
A2Delante de o al frente de. 'El coche está à frente de la casa' (El coche está delante de la casa).
a tempo
A2A tiempo, puntualmente. Indica que algo sucede dentro del plazo necesario.
à volta de
A2Alrededor de. Se usa para espacio (alrededor de la mesa) o aproximaciones (alrededor de las cinco).
abaixo
A1Debajo de; más abajo.
