When discussing days of the week in Portuguese, it's important to know that they are not capitalized unless they start a sentence. "Sábado" is a masculine noun. Unlike English, where we might say "on Saturday," in Portuguese, you often just use the day itself, for example, "Eu trabalho sábado" (I work Saturday) or "No sábado" (On Saturday) for emphasis or clarity. To express "every Saturday," you can say "todos os sábados."
When discussing days of the week in Portuguese, you might encounter some interesting cultural nuances. For instance, while "Sábado" directly translates to "Saturday," it's also worth noting that in some Portuguese-speaking cultures, Saturday, along with Sunday, is often considered part of the "fim de semana" (weekend). This can be a significant difference when compared to countries where Saturday might still be considered a partial workday for some sectors. Understanding these subtle distinctions can deepen your grasp of the language and its cultural context beyond just direct translations. Furthermore, the use of articles with days of the week can vary; you might hear "o sábado" (the Saturday) when referring to a specific Saturday or a habitual action on Saturdays, but simply "sábado" in general statements. This seemingly small detail is an example of how Portuguese grammar adds layers of meaning.
Gramática que debes saber
Days of the week in Portuguese are always masculine. Therefore, 'Sábado' uses the masculine definite article 'o' (the) or indefinite article 'um' (a/an).
O sábado é o meu dia favorito. (The Saturday is my favorite day.)
Unlike in English, days of the week in Portuguese are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Eu trabalho de segunda a sexta, mas sábado é para descansar. (I work from Monday to Friday, but Saturday is for resting.)
To express 'on Saturday' or 'every Saturday', Portuguese uses 'no sábado' or 'aos sábados' respectively.
Nós vamos à praia no sábado. (We go to the beach on Saturday.) Aos sábados, eu gosto de dormir até tarde. (On Saturdays, I like to sleep in.)
When talking about 'last Saturday' or 'next Saturday', you can say 'sábado passado' or 'próximo sábado'.
Sábado passado, fomos ao cinema. (Last Saturday, we went to the cinema.) Próximo sábado, teremos um churrasco. (Next Saturday, we will have a barbecue.)
The word 'sábado' can be used in combination with other words to describe events or characteristics of that day.
É um sábado chuvoso. (It's a rainy Saturday.)
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Sábado é o meu dia favorito da semana.
Saturday is my favorite day of the week.
Use 'o' before 'Sábado' when referring to it as a specific day.
Nós vamos à praia no sábado.
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
'no sábado' means 'on Saturday'.
Ele trabalha de segunda a sábado.
He works from Monday to Saturday.
'de ... a ...' means 'from ... to ...'.
O mercado abre todo sábado de manhã.
The market opens every Saturday morning.
'todo sábado' means 'every Saturday'.
O jogo de futebol é sábado à tarde.
The football game is Saturday afternoon.
'à tarde' means 'in the afternoon'.
Eles viajam para Portugal no próximo sábado.
They travel to Portugal next Saturday.
'próximo sábado' means 'next Saturday'.
Eu tenho um encontro no sábado à noite.
I have a date on Saturday night.
'à noite' means 'at night' or 'in the evening'.
Sábado passado fomos ao cinema.
Last Saturday we went to the cinema.
'Sábado passado' means 'last Saturday'.
Sempre vou à feira no sábado de manhã para comprar produtos frescos.
I always go to the market on Saturday morning to buy fresh produce.
Combinamos de nos encontrar no sábado à tarde para um café e conversar.
We arranged to meet on Saturday afternoon for coffee and a chat.
Muitas pessoas aproveitam o sábado para descansar e passar tempo com a família.
Many people take advantage of Saturday to rest and spend time with family.
O show de rock será no sábado à noite, e estou muito animado para ir.
The rock concert will be on Saturday night, and I'm very excited to go.
Costumamos fazer churrasco no sábado, se o tempo estiver bom.
We usually have a barbecue on Saturday if the weather is good.
No sábado passado, fomos à praia e aproveitamos o sol.
Last Saturday, we went to the beach and enjoyed the sun.
Você tem planos para o próximo sábado ou está livre?
Do you have plans for next Saturday, or are you free?
O museu oferece entrada gratuita aos sábados, o que é ótimo para quem quer economizar.
The museum offers free admission on Saturdays, which is great for those who want to save money.
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Sábado is a masculine noun. Like all days of the week in Portuguese, it is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. You will often see 'no sábado' (on Saturday) or 'aos sábados' (on Saturdays) when referring to activities happening on this day.
A common mistake is to capitalize 'Sábado' when it's not at the beginning of a sentence. Another is to forget the preposition 'no' or 'às' when talking about doing something on Saturday, e.g., saying 'Eu trabalho sábado' instead of 'Eu trabalho no sábado'.
Consejos
Learn the Days of the Week
Sábado is part of the days of the week in Portuguese. Learn them all together for better retention: Domingo (Sunday), Segunda-feira (Monday), Terça-feira (Tuesday), Quarta-feira (Wednesday), Quinta-feira (Thursday), Sexta-feira (Friday), and Sábado (Saturday).
Pronunciation Practice
Pay attention to the pronunciation of 'Sábado'. The 'á' has an open 'ah' sound, and the 'o' at the end is often pronounced like 'oo' in 'book', especially in Brazilian Portuguese. Say it aloud: 'SAH-bah-doo'.
Use with 'no' or 'na'
When talking about doing something on Saturday, you'll generally use 'no' before 'Sábado'. For example, 'Eu trabalho no sábado' (I work on Saturday).
Common Phrase: 'Feliz Sábado'
Just like 'Happy Friday', you might hear 'Feliz Sábado' (Happy Saturday). It's a nice way to greet someone at the end of the week. Try saying 'Feliz Sábado!' to your friends.
Plural Form
The plural of 'Sábado' is 'Sábados'. For example, 'Todos os sábados' (Every Saturday / All Saturdays). Notice the 's' at the end.
Saturday as a Weekend Day
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, Sábado is also a key part of the weekend, just like in English-speaking countries. It's often a day for relaxation, family, or social activities.
Asking 'What day is it?'
If you want to ask what day it is, you can say 'Que dia é hoje?' (What day is today?). If the answer is Saturday, you'll hear 'Hoje é sábado'.
Relate to Other Romance Languages
If you know Spanish or Italian, you might notice similarities. Spanish: sábado, Italian: sabato. This can help with memory if you know these languages.
Sentence Structure Practice
Try forming simple sentences. 'Sábado eu vou ao parque.' (Saturday I go to the park.) or 'O que você faz no sábado?' (What do you do on Saturday?).
Use a Calendar
Look at a calendar in Portuguese and find Sábado. Seeing the word in context can reinforce your learning. Try to identify 'Sábado' every week.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine a **SAB**otaging robot who only works on **ADO**rable Saturdays.
Asociación visual
Picture a calendar with 'Sábado' clearly written on the Saturday square, and maybe a little drawing of people enjoying their weekend, like going to the beach or having a picnic. The visual connection helps you associate the word directly with the day.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'Sábado' in a sentence related to your own weekend plans. For example: 'No sábado, eu vou ao parque.' (On Saturday, I am going to the park.) Or, 'O meu dia favorito é sábado.' (My favorite day is Saturday.)
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The speaker talks about their work week and weekend.
Listen for what they do on Saturday.
When is the show?
Read this aloud:
Eu gosto de ir à praia no sábado.
Focus: SÁ-ba-do
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Nós vamos viajar no próximo sábado.
Focus: pró-xi-mo SÁ-ba-do
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Sábado é o meu dia favorito.
Focus: SÁ-ba-do é o meu di-a fa-vo-ri-to
Dijiste:
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This sentence means 'I'm going to the cinema on Saturday.' The typical Portuguese sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object, with time expressions often at the end.
This sentence means 'We work from Monday to Friday.' 'De...a' means 'from...to'.
This sentence means 'She always visits her parents on the weekend.' 'Ao fim de semana' means 'on the weekend'.
Eu trabalho de segunda a sexta, mas no ___ eu descanso.
The sentence implies a day of rest after working Monday to Friday. 'Sábado' (Saturday) fits this context.
Nós vamos à praia todo ___ de sol.
The phrase 'todo ___ de sol' suggests a recurring day. 'Sábado' (Saturday) is a common day for such activities.
A festa de aniversário será no próximo ___.
The context of 'próximo ___' indicates a day of the week for a future event. 'Sábado' (Saturday) is a suitable choice.
Você quer ir ao cinema neste ___?
Asking about going to the cinema 'neste ___' implies a day of the week. 'Sábado' (Saturday) is a common day for social outings.
No ___ passado, visitamos meus avós.
The phrase 'No ___ passado' refers to a past day. 'Sábado' (Saturday) is a logical fit here.
Os supermercados ficam mais cheios no ___.
It's common for supermarkets to be busier on weekends. 'Sábado' (Saturday) aligns with this observation.
Which of the following days comes after Sábado?
Sábado is Saturday, and Domingo is Sunday. Sunday comes after Saturday.
If today is Sábado, what day was yesterday?
Sábado is Saturday, so the day before Saturday is Friday (Sexta-feira).
Which of these activities is commonly done on a Sábado?
Sábado (Saturday) is part of the weekend, which is typically a time for relaxation and social activities, unlike the work or school days of the week.
Sábado is the first day of the week in most calendars.
In many calendars, Sunday (Domingo) is considered the first day of the week, while Saturday (Sábado) is the last day of the workweek or the beginning of the weekend.
In Portuguese, 'Sábado' is a feminine noun.
Days of the week in Portuguese are generally masculine nouns, even though they don't typically use an article when used alone. For example, 'O sábado' (The Saturday).
People often say 'Feliz Sábado!' to wish someone a happy Saturday.
'Feliz Sábado!' is a common and correct way to wish someone a happy Saturday in Portuguese.
Write a short paragraph describing your typical Saturday activities. Include at least two different activities you do. Try to use words related to free time and hobbies.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
No sábado, geralmente gosto de relaxar. De manhã, leio um livro no meu sofá. À tarde, encontro-me com amigos para ir ao cinema. É o meu dia preferido da semana.
Imagine you are making plans for next Saturday with a friend. Write a short message proposing two activities for the day. Make sure to use 'sábado' in your message.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Olá! O que vais fazer no próximo sábado? Que tal irmos ao parque de manhã e depois almoçarmos juntos? Diz-me se te agrada a ideia.
Describe a memorable Saturday you had. What made it special? Include details about the weather, who you were with, and what you did.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
O sábado passado foi inesquecível. O tempo estava lindo, e eu fui à praia com a minha família. Nadámos, jogámos voleibol e fizemos um piquenique. Foi um dia perfeito.
O que a pessoa não gosta de fazer no seu sábado ideal?
Read this passage:
O meu sábado ideal começa com um bom pequeno-almoço e um café. Depois, gosto de fazer uma caminhada na natureza ou visitar um museu. À noite, prefiro ficar em casa a ver um filme ou a ler um livro.
O que a pessoa não gosta de fazer no seu sábado ideal?
O texto descreve atividades mais calmas e não menciona sair para a balada.
O texto descreve atividades mais calmas e não menciona sair para a balada.
O que Ana e Pedro farão no sábado à noite?
Read this passage:
Ana e Pedro combinaram ir ao mercado no sábado de manhã para comprar ingredientes frescos para o jantar. À tarde, eles planeiam cozinhar juntos e, à noite, receber alguns amigos para uma festa pequena.
O que Ana e Pedro farão no sábado à noite?
O texto afirma que 'à noite, [eles] planeiam [...] receber alguns amigos para uma festa pequena'.
O texto afirma que 'à noite, [eles] planeiam [...] receber alguns amigos para uma festa pequena'.
De acordo com o texto, quais são algumas atividades comuns no sábado?
Read this passage:
Muitas pessoas aproveitam o sábado para cuidar da casa, fazer compras ou praticar desporto. Outras preferem descansar e passar tempo com a família. É um dia de liberdade para escolher as atividades que mais agradam.
De acordo com o texto, quais são algumas atividades comuns no sábado?
O texto menciona explicitamente que 'muitas pessoas aproveitam o sábado para cuidar da casa, fazer compras ou praticar desporto'.
O texto menciona explicitamente que 'muitas pessoas aproveitam o sábado para cuidar da casa, fazer compras ou praticar desporto'.
This sentence means 'I am going to work on Saturday.' The verb 'ir' (to go) followed by 'trabalhar' (to work) forms the future tense. 'No' is the contraction of 'em' (in/on) and 'o' (the).
This sentence means 'We always visit our grandparents on Saturdays.' 'Aos sábados' is used to indicate 'on Saturdays' (plural and recurrent).
This sentence means 'She likes to go to the beach every Saturday.' 'Todo sábado' means 'every Saturday'. 'Ir à praia' means 'to go to the beach'.
A loja está aberta de segunda a sexta-feira, mas fecha no ______. (The store is open from Monday to Friday, but closes on ______.)
The context implies a day the store is closed, and 'sábado' (Saturday) fits the pattern of a weekend closure.
Planejamos fazer uma caminhada longa no ______, se o tempo estiver bom. (We plan to go for a long hike on ______, if the weather is good.)
A 'longa caminhada' (long hike) is typically an activity for a weekend day, and 'sábado' (Saturday) is a common choice.
Frequentemente, o mercado de rua acontece aos ______ de manhã. (Often, the street market happens on ______ mornings.)
Street markets are a popular weekend activity. 'Sábados' (Saturdays) is the plural form needed here.
Ela trabalha durante a semana e dedica o ______ para relaxar e ler. (She works during the week and dedicates ______ to relax and read.)
The sentence implies a day of rest after working during the week, making 'sábado' (Saturday) a logical fit for relaxation.
O jogo de futebol será transmitido ao vivo no próximo ______. (The football game will be broadcast live next ______.)
Sports events, especially football games, are very common on Saturdays, making 'sábado' the most appropriate choice.
Geralmente, as festas de aniversário são realizadas no ______, para que todos possam comparecer. (Generally, birthday parties are held on ______, so everyone can attend.)
Birthday parties are typically held on weekend days to maximize attendance. 'Sábado' (Saturday) is a prime day for such events.
Listen for when they plan to go to the beach.
Listen for what activity happens every Saturday morning.
Listen for the timing of the show.
Read this aloud:
Nós vamos visitar nossos avós no sábado à tarde.
Focus: sábado
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
O supermercado está sempre lotado aos sábados de manhã.
Focus: sábados
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Que planos você tem para o sábado que vem?
Focus: que vem
Dijiste:
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A igreja estava ricamente ornamentada, mas o padre, com seu sermão austero, focou-se na efemeridade da vida, lembrando a todos que até mesmo o mais grandioso templo ruiria um dia, assim como a semana culminaria no __________.
The sentence speaks of the culmination of the week, and among the options, 'sábado' (Saturday) is the only day of the week that fits this context.
A despeito da promessa de um futuro brilhante, o protagonista, em sua jornada existencial, percebia que cada dia era uma réplica do anterior, com a monotonia a atingir o seu zénite no __________ de cada semana, quando a cidade silenciava.
The sentence describes the culmination of monotony and silence in the city on a specific day of the week, making 'sábado' (Saturday) the most appropriate choice.
Em um intrincado ballet de eventos sociais, a alta sociedade planejava seus convescotes e saraus, com os mais grandiosos ocorrendo invariavelmente no __________ à noite, momento de maior ócio e ostentação.
The context describes major social events happening on the evening of a specific day of the week, aligning with 'sábado' (Saturday) as a common time for such gatherings.
O filósofo, em sua contemplação da natureza cíclica do tempo, argumentava que, embora a semana se iniciasse com vigor renovado, era no __________ que a exaustão acumulada atingia o seu clímax, antes do repouso dominical.
The sentence refers to the culmination of accumulated exhaustion before Sunday rest, which perfectly describes 'sábado' (Saturday).
A obra do autor pós-moderno, repleta de fragmentos e lacunas, espelhava a própria existência humana, onde os momentos de clareza eram tão efêmeros quanto um relance de sol num dia nublado, e a rotina indistinta era quebrada apenas pela chegada do __________.
The sentence implies a break in routine that happens weekly, and 'sábado' (Saturday) is the most fitting day of the week for this context.
Apesar da aparente previsibilidade dos dias, o alquimista buscava transmutar a rotina em algo extraordinário, ansiando pela chegada do __________ para dedicar-se aos seus experimentos mais arriscados, longe dos olhares curiosos do cotidiano.
The context suggests a day suitable for unusual or private activities, and 'sábado' (Saturday) is a common day for personal pursuits.
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Perfect score!
Learn the Days of the Week
Sábado is part of the days of the week in Portuguese. Learn them all together for better retention: Domingo (Sunday), Segunda-feira (Monday), Terça-feira (Tuesday), Quarta-feira (Wednesday), Quinta-feira (Thursday), Sexta-feira (Friday), and Sábado (Saturday).
Pronunciation Practice
Pay attention to the pronunciation of 'Sábado'. The 'á' has an open 'ah' sound, and the 'o' at the end is often pronounced like 'oo' in 'book', especially in Brazilian Portuguese. Say it aloud: 'SAH-bah-doo'.
Use with 'no' or 'na'
When talking about doing something on Saturday, you'll generally use 'no' before 'Sábado'. For example, 'Eu trabalho no sábado' (I work on Saturday).
Common Phrase: 'Feliz Sábado'
Just like 'Happy Friday', you might hear 'Feliz Sábado' (Happy Saturday). It's a nice way to greet someone at the end of the week. Try saying 'Feliz Sábado!' to your friends.
Ejemplo
Vamos viajar no sábado.
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a propósito
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à tarde
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abastecimento
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abotoar
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abranger
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abre
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