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.
你将学到什么
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!
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基数：零 (Zero)葡萄牙语的
zero永远不变形，但它后面一定要接 «复数名词»。 -
葡萄牙语数字：计数与性数一致 (1-100+)Always use 'e' between tens and units, and remember to match 1, 2, and hundreds to gender.
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葡萄牙语星期：为什么周一语是“阴性”，而周六是“阳性”工作日（周一至周五）是阴性
a segunda，而周末（周六、周日）是阳性o sábado。 -
葡萄牙语月份及其性别（总是阳性！）记住啦，葡语月份全是“男孩子”，书写时不用大写。你会常用到
o、em和no这几个小标志。 -
表达时间：葡萄牙语中的分钟Tell time by saying the feminine hour, adding 'e', and then the masculine minutes (usually dropping the word 'minutos').
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to count items and prices up to 100 with correct gender agreement.
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By the end you will be able to state the day of the week and month for any given date.
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By the end you will be able to ask for and tell the time including minutes.
章节指南
Overview
e(and) between numbers so everything sounds smooth and natural.
she and Saturday is he? This is another interesting secret that will be revealed here!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.
How This Grammar Works
zero(zero).
um livro(one book) but
uma caneta(one pen).
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).
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.
-feira dropped in casual speech for the weekdays.o(the masculine
the), even when just stating the month.o janeiro(January),
o março(March),
o dezembro(December). You'll use this when talking about events happening in specific months.
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.
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✗ Wrong:
Eu tenho um irmã.
(I have one sister.)
Eu tenho uma irmã.(I have one sister.)
um must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Irmã (sister) is feminine, so it should be uma.- 1✗ Wrong:
O meu avô tem oitenta dois anos.
(My grandfather is eighty-two years old.)
O meu avô tem oitenta e dois anos.(My grandfather is eighty-two years old.)
e (and) is almost always used in Portuguese.- 1✗ Wrong:
A sábado é o meu dia favorito.
(Saturday is my favorite day.)
O sábado é o meu dia favorito.(Saturday is my favorite day.)
sábado (Saturday) and domingo (Sunday) are masculine and should use the masculine article o.
Real Conversations
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Quick FAQ
How do I say zero in Portuguese?
You say
zero(zero).
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.
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.
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
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.
-feira from weekdays (e.g., segundainstead of
segunda-feira).
关键例句 (4)
Eu tenho `vinte e duas` mensagens no WhatsApp.
I have twenty-two messages on WhatsApp.
葡萄牙语数字：计数与性数一致 (1-100+)O meu Uber chega em dez minutos, são {dez e dez|time}.
My Uber arrives in ten minutes, it's 10:10.
表达时间：葡萄牙语中的分钟技巧与窍门 (4)
0 后面要用复数
Eu cometi zero erros.
Check the Noun
口语小秘诀
Eu saio na sexta.
“小写”法则
Escrevemos maio com letra minúscula.
核心词汇 (8)
Real-World Preview
At the Bakery
Meeting a Friend
Review Summary
- [Number (M/F)] + [Noun (M/F)]
- [Day] + -feira
常见错误
Maçã is feminine, so 'dois' must become 'duas'.
Weekdays ending in -feira are feminine and require the feminine prepositional contraction 'na' (em + a).
In European Portuguese, 16 is 'dezasseis', while in Brazil it is 'dezesseis'.
本章规则 (5)
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.
快速练习 (10)
Choose the correct sentence:
Março 是阳性名词，需要配合阳性冠词 o，且首字母应小写。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 葡萄牙语月份及其性别（总是阳性！）
It is 1:05.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 表达时间：葡萄牙语中的分钟
A festa de aniversário dela é ___ `agosto`.
em。Agosto 是阳性词，所以 na 是错误的。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 葡萄牙语月份及其性别（总是阳性！）
选择表达“他有零个想法”的正确方式。
zero 后接复数名词。zero 不随性别变化，且名词必须用复数。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 基数：零 (Zero)
___ duas e dez.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 表达时间：葡萄牙语中的分钟
Find and fix the mistake:
Tenho trêsas irmãs.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 葡萄牙语数字：计数与性数一致 (1-100+)
O próximo feriado é em `Outubro`.
outubro。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 葡萄牙语月份及其性别（总是阳性！）
Find and fix the mistake:
São dois e dez.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 表达时间：葡萄牙语中的分钟
___ domingo é o meu dia favorito.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 葡萄牙语星期：为什么周一语是“阴性”，而周六是“阳性”
Find and fix the mistake:
Hoje está fazendo zero grau Celsius.
grau 也可以，但在葡萄牙语口语中，谈论气温时 zero 后面接复数 graus 是压倒性的用法。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 基数：零 (Zero)
Score: /10
常见问题 (6)
zero。它的用法和英语中的 0 非常像，用于计数、比分和气温。zero 是不变的。不管是阳性词 zero carros 还是阴性词 zero casas，形式都一样。A quarta-feira é longa.O domingo é calmo.
