A1 · 초급 챕터 3

Numbers, Dates, and Time

5 총 규칙
50 예문
6

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.

배울 내용

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.

챕터 가이드

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. 1Wrong:
    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. 1Wrong:
    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. 1Wrong:
    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
).

주요 예문 (4)

1

A segunda-feira é cansativa.

월요일은 피곤해요.

포르투갈어 요일: 월요일은 '여성'이고 토요일은 '남성'인 이유
2

Vou à praia no sábado.

나는 토요일에 해변에 가요.

포르투갈어 요일: 월요일은 '여성'이고 토요일은 '남성'인 이유
3

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

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

시간 말하기: 포르투갈어 분
4

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

The Instagram live starts at 1:30.

시간 말하기: 포르투갈어 분

팁과 요령 (4)

💡

0개라도 복수형으로!

한국어와 달리 포르투갈어에서 0 뒤에는 항상 복수형 명사를 써요. '0개의 실수'라고 말할 때 zero erros라고 해야 자연스러워요.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 기수: 0 (Zero)
🎯

'Meia'의 비밀

브라질에서 전화번호를 알려줄 때 6은 'seis' 대신 'meia'라고 해요. 7(sete)과 헷갈리지 않기 위해서죠!
Meu número é nove meia oito...
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 숫자: 숫자 세기와 성별 일치 (1-100+)
💡

원어민처럼 말하는 비밀

일상 대화에서는 '-feira'를 빼고 말하는 게 훨씬 자연스러워요.
A segunda é muito difícil.
처럼 말해보세요.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 요일: 월요일은 '여성'이고 토요일은 '남성'인 이유
💡

소문자 규칙을 잊지 마세요

문장 맨 앞이 아니라면 항상 소문자로 써야 원어민처럼 자연스러워요.
O meu aniversário é em abril.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 월 & 성별 (항상 남성!)

핵심 어휘 (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

자주 하는 실수

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

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

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

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

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

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

빠른 연습 (10)

문법적으로 올바른 문장을 고르세요.

'그는 아이디어가 하나도 없다'를 포르투갈어로 하면?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ele tem zero ideias.
zero 뒤에는 항상 복수형 명사(ideias)가 와야 하며, zero 자체는 변하지 않습니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 기수: 0 (Zero)

'22일'(dia는 남성 명사)을 올바르게 표현한 문장을 고르세요.

다음 중 맞는 표현은?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vinte e dois dias
십 단위와 일 단위 사이에는 'e'가 필요하고, 'dia'가 남성이므로 'dois'를 써야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 숫자: 숫자 세기와 성별 일치 (1-100+)

여성 명사 'mesa'(탁자)에 맞춰 빈칸에 '1'을 알맞은 형태로 넣으세요.

Eu preciso de ___ mesa para o jantar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: uma
'mesa'는 여성 명사이기 때문에 숫자 1도 여성형인 'uma'가 되어야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 숫자: 숫자 세기와 성별 일치 (1-100+)

틀린 부분을 찾아 고치세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

A sábado é muito divertido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O sábado é muito divertido.
Sábado는 남성이므로 관사 'O'를 써야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 요일: 월요일은 '여성'이고 토요일은 '남성'인 이유

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 고치세요.

Hoje está fazendo zero grau Celsius.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hoje está fazendo zero graus Celsius.
일상적인 대화에서 온도를 말할 때는 zero 뒤에 복수형인 graus를 쓰는 것이 가장 자연스럽습니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 기수: 0 (Zero)

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

São dois e dez.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: São duas e dez
Hours must be feminine.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 시간 말하기: 포르투갈어 분

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 고쳐보세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

O próximo feriado é em `Outubro`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O próximo feriado é em `outubro`.
포르투갈어에서 달 이름은 문장 맨 앞이 아니면 항상 소문자로 써야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 월 & 성별 (항상 남성!)

빈칸에 알맞은 전치사나 축약형을 넣으세요.

A festa de aniversário dela é ___ `agosto`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em
일반적으로 '~월에'라고 말할 때는 전치사 em을 사용해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 월 & 성별 (항상 남성!)

문법적으로 올바른 문장을 고르세요.

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: O `março` deste ano foi chuvoso.
março는 남성 명사이므로 관사 o를 쓰고 소문자로 적어야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 포르투갈어 월 & 성별 (항상 남성!)

빈칸에 알맞은 형태를 넣으세요.

Eu comprei ________ bananas. A fruteira está vazia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: zero
zero는 성별이나 수에 따라 변하지 않으므로 bananas 앞에서도 그대로 zero를 씁니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 기수: 0 (Zero)

Score: /10

자주 묻는 질문 (6)

포르투갈어로 0은 zero라고 해요. 영어와 비슷해서 외우기 쉽죠?
O número é zero.
아니요, zero는 절대 변하지 않아요! 남성 명사든 여성 명사든 항상 zero입니다.
zero carros, zero casas.
네, 수량을 나타낼 때는 항상 맞춰야 해요. 남성 명사 앞에는 um, 여성 명사 앞에는 uma를 써요. 예를 들어 um carrouma bicicleta처럼요.
맞아요! 남성은 dois, 여성은 duas를 사용해요. dois cafésduas cervejas라고 말해보세요.
네, '-feira'로 끝나는 월요일부터 금요일은 모두 여성이에요. A feira라는 단어 자체가 여성이기 때문이죠.
'domingo'는 라틴어 '주님의 날'에서 왔고 '-feira'가 붙지 않아서 남성으로 분류돼요. O domingo é bom.