Key Phrases
Qual é o dia hoje?
What is the day today?
Próxima terça-feira
Next Tuesday
Dias de semana
Weekdays
Skills You'll Learn
Identifying days of the week
Identificar dias da semana
Talking about time in the future
Falar sobre o tempo no futuro
Discussing weekly routines
Discutir rotinas semanais
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Segunda-feira
seh-GOON-dah-FAY-rah
Monday
💬 Portuguese uses 'segunda' meaning 'second', because it is the second day after Sunday.
🇵🇹 In Portugal, the week starts on Monday.
See breakdown →Terça-feira
TERR-sah-FAY-rah
Tuesday
💬 'Terça' means 'third', the third day after Sunday.
🇵🇹 Tuesday is often considered a productive day in the Portuguese workweek.
See breakdown →Quarta-feira
KWAR-tah-FAY-rah
Wednesday
💬 'Quarta' means 'fourth', the fourth day after Sunday.
🇵🇹 Many local markets are held on Wednesdays in Portugal.
See breakdown →Quinta-feira
KEEN-tah-FAY-rah
Thursday
💬 'Quinta' means 'fifth', the fifth day after Sunday.
🇵🇹 Thursday is a popular day for social gatherings.
See breakdown →Sexta-feira
SEKS-tah-FAY-rah
Friday
💬 'Sexta' means 'sixth', leading to the weekend.
🇵🇹 In Portugal, many restaurants and bars get busier on Friday evenings.
See breakdown →Sábado
SAH-bah-doo
Saturday
💬 A relaxing day, note the similar sound to the English 'Sabbath'.
🇵🇹 Portugalans enjoy family gatherings and leisure activities on Saturdays.
See breakdown →Domingo
doh-MEEN-goo
Sunday
💬 Derived from 'Dominus' meaning 'The Lord's Day'.
🇵🇹 Sundays are traditionally for rest and family meals in Portugal.
See breakdown →Semana
seh-MAH-nah
Week
💬 The word is similar to 'seven', which relates to the seven days.
🇵🇹 Weekly routines are common, including local markets and festivals.
See breakdown →Esta segunda-feira
ESH-tah seh-GOON-dah-FAY-rah
This monday
💬 Use 'esta' to specify the current week's day.
🇵🇹 Planning early in the week is a cultural norm in Portugal.
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