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How to Say ‘The christening is in June.’ in Portuguese

O batizado é em junho.

oo bah-tee-ZAH-doo eh ehm ZHOO-nyoo

[oo bah-tee-ZAH-doo eh ehm ZHOO-nyoo]

💬 Usage Tip: To say when or where an event takes place, use é, not está: a festa é no sábado "the party is on Saturday".

Phrase Breakdown

O batizado

oo bah-tee-ZAH-doo

The christening

'Batizado' means a baptism or christening party. Stress 'ZA': 'ba-ti-ZA-du'.

Example

O batizado foi lindo.

The christening was lovely.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

batizado

[bah-tee-ZAH-doo]

christening / baptism

The religious ceremony and party for baptizing a child.

Example

O batizado é na igreja.

The christening is at the church.

é em junho.

eh ehm ZHOO-nyoo

is in June

Use 'em' for months. 'Junho' has 'nh' like 'ny': 'ZHU-nyu'.

Example

Faço anos em junho.

My birthday is in June.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

[ehm]

Used to indicate inclusion within space or limits.

Example

Está em casa.

It's in the house.

junho

[ZHOO-nyoo]

June

The sixth month of the year.

Example

Em junho há muitas festas.

In June there are many festivals.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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