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Numbers, Dates, and Time

5 कुल नियम
50 उदाहरण
6 मिनट
इस अध्याय के नियम त्वरित अभ्यास

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.
Master the rhythm of Portuguese life through numbers and time.

तुम क्या सीखोगे

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.

अध्याय गाइड

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
).

मुख्य उदाहरण (4)

1

A segunda-feira é cansativa.

सोमवार थका देने वाला होता है।

पुर्तगाली दिन: क्यों सोमवार 'स्त्रीलिंग' है और शनिवार 'पुल्लिंग'
2

Vou à praia no sábado.

मैं शनिवार को बीच पर जा रहा हूँ।

पुर्तगाली दिन: क्यों सोमवार 'स्त्रीलिंग' है और शनिवार 'पुल्लिंग'
3

O meu Uber chega em dez minutos, são {dez e dez|time}.

My Uber arrives in ten minutes, it's 10:10.

समय बताना: पुर्तगाली में मिनट
4

A live no Instagram começa às {uma e meia|time}.

The Instagram live starts at 1:30.

समय बताना: पुर्तगाली में मिनट

टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)

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ज़ीरो के बाद हमेशा प्लुरल

यह सुनने में थोड़ा अजीब लग सकता है, पर पुर्तगाली में ज़ीरो के बाद हमेशा बहुवचन (plural) शब्द आता है। जैसे: zero erros (ज़ीरो गलतियाँ)।
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: गणन संख्याएँ: शून्य (Zero)
🎯

'Meia' का सीक्रेट

ब्राजील में फोन नंबर देते समय 6 के लिए 'seis' की जगह 'meia' बोलो ताकि कोई उसे 7 न समझ ले। जैसे:
Meu número é nove meia oito...
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली संख्याएँ: गिनती और लिंग सामंजस्य (1-100+)
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Feira का राज

बोलचाल में 'segunda-feira' की जगह सिर्फ 'segunda' बोलो, तुम एकदम प्रो लगोगे:
A segunda é difícil.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली दिन: क्यों सोमवार 'स्त्रीलिंग' है और शनिवार 'पुल्लिंग'
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छोटे अक्षरों का नियम

महीनों के नाम हमेशा छोटे अक्षरों (lowercase) में लिखो, जब तक कि वो वाक्य की शुरुआत न हो। जैसे:
A conferência será em abril.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली महीने और उनका लिंग (हमेशा पुल्लिंग!)

मुख्य शब्दावली (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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Review Summary

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

सामान्य गलतियाँ

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

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

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

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

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

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

इस अध्याय के नियम (5)

1

गणन संख्याएँ: शून्य (Zero)

A1
ज़ीरो एक बहुत ही प्यारा और कभी न बदलने वाला नंबर है, बस इसके बाद हमेशा प्लुरल चीज़ें लगाना जैसे zero erros।
Eu tenho `zero` irmãos.
10 उदाहरण
2

पुर्तगाली संख्याएँ: गिनती और लिंग सामंजस्य (1-100+)

A1
बस याद रखो: 1, 2 और सैंकड़ों वाले नंबरों का जेंडर मैच करो और बीच में e का इस्तेमाल करो। um/uma, dois/duas, e.
Eu tenho `vinte e duas` mensagens no WhatsApp.
10 उदाहरण
3

पुर्तगाली दिन: क्यों सोमवार 'स्त्रीलिंग' है और शनिवार 'पुल्लिंग'

A1
हफ़्ते के दिन (Mon-Fri) लड़कियां हैं a segunda, और वीकेंड (Sat-Sun) लड़के हैं o sábado।
A segunda-feira é cansativa.
10 उदाहरण
4

पुर्तगाली महीने और उनका लिंग (हमेशा पुल्लिंग!)

A1
पुर्तगाली में सभी महीने हमेशा 'masculine' होते हैं, इसलिए उनके साथ o का इस्तेमाल होता है और उन्हें हमेशा lowercase में लिखा जाता है।
Meu aniversário é em `maio`.
10 उदाहरण
5

समय बताना: पुर्तगाली में मिनट

A1
Tell time by saying the feminine hour, adding 'e', and then the masculine minutes (usually dropping the word 'minutos').
O meu Uber chega em dez minutos, são {dez e dez|ti...
10 उदाहरण

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

त्वरित अभ्यास (10)

'mesa' (मेज - स्त्रीलिंग) के लिए 'एक' का सही रूप भरें।

Eu preciso de ___ mesa para o jantar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: uma
चूंकि 'mesa' एक स्त्रीलिंग संज्ञा है, इसलिए 'एक' के लिए 'uma' का उपयोग होगा।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली संख्याएँ: गिनती और लिंग सामंजस्य (1-100+)

वाक्य में गलती ढूँढें और उसे ठीक करें।

Find and fix the mistake:

O próximo feriado é em `Outubro`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O próximo feriado é em `outubro`.
पुर्तगाली में महीनों के नाम छोटे अक्षरों (lowercase) में लिखे जाते हैं।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली महीने और उनका लिंग (हमेशा पुल्लिंग!)

Fill in the verb.

___ duas e dez.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: São
Plural hours use 'São'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: समय बताना: पुर्तगाली में मिनट

खाली जगह भरें।

Eu comprei ________ bananas. A fruteira está vazia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: zero
शब्द zero कभी नहीं बदलता, चाहे उसके बाद आने वाला शब्द फेमिनिन ही क्यों न हो।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: गणन संख्याएँ: शून्य (Zero)

सही वाक्य चुनें।

Choose the correct way to say 'He has zero ideas.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ele tem zero ideias.
सही स्ट्रक्चर zero के बाद प्लुरल शब्द का होना है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: गणन संख्याएँ: शून्य (Zero)

Choose the correct time.

It is 1:05.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: É uma e cinco
1:00 uses 'É'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: समय बताना: पुर्तगाली में मिनट

सही आर्टिकल (o/a) के साथ खाली जगह भरें।

___ domingo é o meu dia favorito.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O
Domingo एक पुल्लिंग शब्द है, इसलिए 'O' आर्टिकल आएगा।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली दिन: क्यों सोमवार 'स्त्रीलिंग' है और शनिवार 'पुल्लिंग'

कौन सा वाक्य '22 दिन' (dia पुल्लिंग है) सही ढंग से कहता है?

सही वाक्यांश चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vinte e dois dias
हमें 'dias' से मेल खाने के लिए 'e' कनेक्टर और पुल्लिंग 'dois' की आवश्यकता है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली संख्याएँ: गिनती और लिंग सामंजस्य (1-100+)

कौन सा वाक्य सही रूप का उपयोग करता है?

सही व्याकरण वाला वाक्य चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Eu estudo na segunda.
Segunda-feira स्त्रीलिंग है, इसलिए 'na' (em + a) का उपयोग होता है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली दिन: क्यों सोमवार 'स्त्रीलिंग' है और शनिवार 'पुल्लिंग'

सही शब्द से खाली जगह भरें।

A festa de aniversário dela é ___ `agosto`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em
किसी महीने 'में' कुछ होने की सामान्य बात के लिए em का इस्तेमाल होता है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पुर्तगाली महीने और उनका लिंग (हमेशा पुल्लिंग!)

Score: /10

सामान्य प्रश्न (6)

पुर्तगाली में ज़ीरो को zero ही कहते हैं। इसे इंग्लिश की तरह ही गिनती और स्कोर के लिए इस्तेमाल करते हैं। जैसे:
O placar é zero a zero.
नहीं, zero कभी नहीं बदलता। चाहे चीज़ मैस्कुलिन हो या फेमिनिन, यह हमेशा zero ही रहता है। जैसे: zero casas।
हाँ! पुल्लिंग के लिए um और स्त्रीलिंग के लिए uma इस्तेमाल करें। जैसे: um carro लेकिन uma bicicleta।
यह भी 1 जैसा ही है! पुल्लिंग के लिए dois और स्त्रीलिंग के लिए duas। जैसे: dois cafés।
नहीं, सिर्फ वो दिन जिनके अंत में '-feira' आता है (सोमवार से शुक्रवार) स्त्रीलिंग हैं। जैसे: A terça-feira.
क्योंकि 'domingo' शब्द लैटिन से आया है और इसमें '-feira' नहीं जुड़ता। जैसे: O domingo.
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