A1 Expression 中性

Eu tenho... anos.

I am... years old.

意思

States one's age.

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文化背景

The 15th birthday for girls is a major event called 'Festa de Debutante', marking the transition to womanhood. It is common to use 'o senhor' or 'a senhora' when asking the age of an older person to show respect. The term 'Trintei' is a popular slang/verb used when someone turns 30, often celebrated with pride. Age is highly respected, and elders are often addressed with titles like 'Mais Velho' or 'Mais Velha' regardless of the exact number of years.

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The 'Ser' Trap

Never say 'Eu sou [idade]'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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Drop the 'Eu'

In casual conversation, just say 'Tenho 20 anos'. It sounds more natural and native.

意思

States one's age.

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The 'Ser' Trap

Never say 'Eu sou [idade]'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

🎯

Drop the 'Eu'

In casual conversation, just say 'Tenho 20 anos'. It sounds more natural and native.

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Asking Elders

In Portugal, always use 'O senhor/A senhora tem...' to avoid being seen as disrespectful.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ter'.

Eu ______ vinte e cinco anos.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tenho

For the first person singular (Eu), the correct conjugation is 'tenho'.

Which sentence is the correct way to state age?

How do you say 'I am 30 years old'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Eu tenho 30 anos.

Portuguese uses 'ter' (to have) for age.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Quantos anos você tem? B: Eu ______ 19 anos.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tenho

The response to 'Quantos anos você tem?' always uses 'tenho'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a birthday party and someone asks your age.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Both A and C

Both 'tenho 20 anos' and 'tenho 20 anos de idade' are correct, though the first is more common.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Portuguese vs English Age

Portuguese
Eu TENHO 20 anos I HAVE 20 years
English
I AM 20 years old I AM 20 years old

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ter'. Fill Blank A1

Eu ______ vinte e cinco anos.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tenho

For the first person singular (Eu), the correct conjugation is 'tenho'.

Which sentence is the correct way to state age? Choose A1

How do you say 'I am 30 years old'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Eu tenho 30 anos.

Portuguese uses 'ter' (to have) for age.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Quantos anos você tem? B: Eu ______ 19 anos.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tenho

The response to 'Quantos anos você tem?' always uses 'tenho'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are at a birthday party and someone asks your age.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Both A and C

Both 'tenho 20 anos' and 'tenho 20 anos de idade' are correct, though the first is more common.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

6 个问题

Yes, in casual speech if the context of age is clear, but 'Tenho 20 anos' is safer and more common.

It's a common regional variation that emphasizes the current, temporary state of being that age.

It's always 'anos' (plural) unless you are exactly one year old: 'Ele tem um ano'.

Use 'Quantos anos você tem?' for peers or 'Qual a sua idade?' for a slightly more formal tone.

No, 'Eu tenho 20 anos' is complete. Adding 'de idade' is very formal or used for emphasis.

You can say 'Eu tenho mais de trinta' (I'm over thirty) or 'Eu estou na casa dos quarenta' (I'm in my forties).

相关表达

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Fazer anos

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To have a birthday

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Idade da loba

specialized form

A woman's prime (usually 40s)

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Menor de idade

builds on

Underage

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Aniversário

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Birthday

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