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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.

Ce que tu vas apprendre

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.

Guide du chapitre

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
).

Exemples clés (8)

1

Eu tenho `zero` irmãos.

J'ai zéro frères et sœurs.

Nombres Cardinaux : Zéro (Zero)
2

A temperatura vai chegar a `zero` graus hoje à noite.

La température va atteindre zéro degré ce soir.

Nombres Cardinaux : Zéro (Zero)
3

Eu tenho `vinte e duas` mensagens no WhatsApp.

J'ai vingt-deux messages sur WhatsApp.

Les nombres en portugais : Compter et accord (1-100+)
4

O combo custa `trinta e um` reais.

Le combo coûte trente et un reais.

Les nombres en portugais : Compter et accord (1-100+)
5

A segunda-feira é cansativa.

Le lundi est fatigant.

Les jours en portugais : Pourquoi lundi est féminin et samedi masculin
6

Vou à praia no sábado.

Je vais à la plage samedi.

Les jours en portugais : Pourquoi lundi est féminin et samedi masculin
7

Meu aniversário é em `maio`.

Mon anniversaire est en mai.

Les Mois Portugais & Leur Genre (Toujours Masculin !)
8

O `agosto` deste ano foi muito quente.

Le mois d'août de cette année a été très chaud.

Les Mois Portugais & Leur Genre (Toujours Masculin !)

Conseils et astuces (4)

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Toujours au pluriel après 'Zero'

Ça peut sembler bizarre, mais après zero, le nom est toujours au pluriel pour les choses que tu peux compter. Pense à zéro articles. zero erros, pas zero erro.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Nombres Cardinaux : Zéro (Zero)
🎯

Le secret de 'Meia'

Au Brésil, quand tu donnes ton numéro de téléphone, utilise toujours meia pour le 6. Ça évite la confusion avec le 7!
Me passa seu número? É nove meia oito...
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les nombres en portugais : Compter et accord (1-100+)
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Le secret de la feira

Tu veux avoir l'air super natif ? Laisse tomber le -feira en parlant. A terça c'est bien plus stylé que A terça-feira !
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les jours en portugais : Pourquoi lundi est féminin et samedi masculin
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La règle des 'minuscules'

Écris toujours les mois en minuscules, sauf si c'est le premier mot d'une phrase. Ça rend ton portugais super naturel !
Eu nasci em abril.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les Mois Portugais & Leur Genre (Toujours Masculin !)

Vocabulaire clé (8)

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

Real-World Preview

shopping-cart

At the Bakery

users

Meeting a Friend

Review Summary

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

Erreurs courantes

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

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

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

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

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

Wrong: São dez e dezesseis (in Portugal).
Correct: 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

Pratique rapide (10)

Remplis le blanc avec la bonne forme.

Eu comprei ________ bananas. A fruteira está vazia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: zero
Le mot zero est invariable ; il ne change ni pour le genre ni pour le nombre. Donc, même si 'bananas' est féminin et pluriel, nous utilisons zero.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Nombres Cardinaux : Zéro (Zero)

Quelle phrase est grammaticalement correcte pour 2h10 ?

Choisis la phrase correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: São duas e dez.
Les heures sont au pluriel ('são') et féminines ('duas').

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Dire l'heure : Les minutes en portugais

Quelle phrase dit correctement '22 jours' ('dia' est masculin) ?

Choisis la bonne phrase :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vinte e dois dias
Nous avons besoin du connecteur 'e' et de la forme masculine 'dois' pour s'accorder avec 'dias'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les nombres en portugais : Compter et accord (1-100+)

Quelle phrase est grammaticalement correcte ?

Choisis la phrase correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O `março` deste ano foi chuvoso.
Março est un nom masculin, il nécessite donc l'article masculin o. Il doit aussi être en minuscules.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les Mois Portugais & Leur Genre (Toujours Masculin !)

Trouve et corrige l'erreur

Find and fix the mistake:

A sábado é muito divertido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O sábado é muito divertido.
Sábado est masculin, donc il doit prendre l'article 'O'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les jours en portugais : Pourquoi lundi est féminin et samedi masculin

Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase.

Find and fix the mistake:

É uma e cinco minutos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: É uma e cinco.
Bien que 'minutos' ne soit pas faux, il est plus naturel de l'omettre dans le langage courant. Le 'é' au singulier et le 'uma' féminin sont déjà corrects.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Dire l'heure : Les minutes en portugais

Quelle phrase utilise la bonne contraction ?

Choisis la phrase grammaticalement correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Eu estudo na segunda.
Segunda-feira est féminin, donc nous utilisons 'na' (em + a).

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les jours en portugais : Pourquoi lundi est féminin et samedi masculin

Trouve l'erreur dans ce nombre : 103

Find and fix the mistake:

Quelle est la bonne façon de dire 103 ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cento e três
Quand le nombre est supérieur à 100, 'cem' se transforme en 'cento'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les nombres en portugais : Compter et accord (1-100+)

Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase.

Find and fix the mistake:

O próximo feriado é em `Outubro`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O próximo feriado é em `outubro`.
En portugais, les mois ne prennent pas de majuscule sauf s'ils commencent une phrase. La forme correcte est outubro.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les Mois Portugais & Leur Genre (Toujours Masculin !)

Complète le blanc avec la préposition ou la contraction correcte.

A festa de aniversário dela é ___ `agosto`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em
Pour les déclarations générales sur quelque chose qui se passe en un mois, tu utilises la préposition em. Agosto est masculin, donc na est incorrect.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Les Mois Portugais & Leur Genre (Toujours Masculin !)

Score: /10

Questions fréquentes (6)

Le mot pour zéro en portugais est zero. On l'utilise comme le chiffre 0 en français pour compter, les scores ou la température. Par exemple : zero pessoas (zéro personnes).
Non, zero est invariable. Il ne change pas de forme. Tu utilises zero pour les noms masculins (zero carros) et féminins (zero casas).
Oui, si tu l'utilises pour une quantité ou comme un article. On dit um pour les noms masculins et uma pour les noms féminins. Par exemple, um carro (une voiture) mais uma bicicleta (un vélo).
C'est la même chose que pour le 1 ! C'est dois pour le masculin et duas pour le féminin. Par exemple, dois cafés (deux cafés) et duas cervejas (deux bières).
Oui, tous les jours qui se terminent par '-feira' (du lundi au vendredi) sont féminins. C'est parce que le mot 'feira' lui-même est un nom féminin.
Le dimanche est 'domingo', qui vient du latin 'Dominicus' (jour du Seigneur). Il n'utilise pas le suffixe '-feira' et est grammaticalement masculin.
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