How to Say ‘Two o'clock is a little early for me.’ in Portuguese
Às duas é um pouco cedo para mim.
ash DOO-ash eh oom POH-koo SEH-doo PAH-rah meeng
[ash DOO-ash eh oom POH-koo SEH-doo PAH-rah meeng]
Phrase Breakdown
Às duas
ash DOO-ash
at two o'clock
Indicates a specific time.
Às duas tenho uma chamada.
At two o'clock I have a call.
Words in this phrase
Às
[ash]
at the
Used before an hour to indicate time.
Às duas é cedo demais.
At two it is too early.
duas
[DOO-ash]
two
Number two; here meaning two o'clock.
Às duas tenho almoço.
At two I have lunch.
É um pouco cedo
eh oom POH-koo SEH-doo
It is a little early
Used to say that a proposed time is earlier than preferred.
Seis horas é um pouco cedo.
Six o'clock is a little early.
Words in this phrase
é
[eh]
is
Verb 'ser' in the third person singular.
É melhor mais tarde.
It is better later.
um
[oom]
a
Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one'.
É um pouco complicado.
It is a little complicated.
pouco
[POH-koo]
a little
Used to soften a statement, meaning slightly or a bit.
É um pouco tarde agora.
It is a little late now.
cedo
[SEH-doo]
early
Used to describe a time that comes sooner than desired.
É cedo para a consulta.
It is early for the appointment.
para
[PAH-rah]
for
Preposition indicating the person affected.
Este horário não é bom para mim.
This time is not good for me.
mim
[meeng]
me
Object pronoun used after prepositions, meaning 'me'.
É difícil para mim acordar cedo.
It is hard for me to wake up early.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.”
Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker