How to Say ‘The tenth’ in Portuguese
O dia dez
oo DEE-ah dez
[oo DEE-ah dez]
💬 Usage Tip: Dates use a plain number after dia "day", not an ordinal like 'tenth'. Swap in any number: o dia vinte "the twentieth".
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
the (masculine singular)
Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.
O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.
The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.
dia
[DEE-ah]
day
A common noun meaning 'day'; it can refer to a calendar day or daily life in expressions.
No dia da feira de carreiras, perguntei sobre o ambiente de trabalho.
On the day of the careers fair, I asked about the work environment.
dez
[dez]
Ten
This is the number 10 in Portuguese, used to count or specify quantities.
Ela viu dez filmes.
She watched ten movies.
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