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How to Say ‘What time is the procession on Thursday?’ in Portuguese

A que horas é a procissão de quinta-feira?

ah keh OH-rash eh uh proo-see-SOWNG duh KEEN-tuh-FAY-ruh

[ah keh OH-rash eh uh proo-see-SOWNG duh KEEN-tuh-FAY-ruh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Maundy Thursday processions are a big Holy Week event in towns like Braga. Local churches or the tourist office will know the exact times.

Phrase Breakdown

A que horas é

ah keh OH-rash eh

At what time is

This is the standard way to ask when something happens. Say 'uh-kuh OH-ruhz EH', linking the words smoothly.

Example

A que horas é o jantar?

At what time is dinner?

Words in this phrase

A

[ah]

at

Preposition used for a point in time.

Example

Chego a essa hora.

I arrive at that time.

que

[keh]

what (a)

Used in exclamations to express emphasis.

Example

Que jogo!

What a game!

horas

[OH-rash]

hours / time

Plural of 'hora'; used when asking the time.

Example

Que horas são?

What time is it?

é

[eh]

is

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.

a procissão

uh proo-see-SOWNG

the procession

This is a feminine noun with the article 'a'. Say 'proo-see-SÃOO'. The 'ão' is a nasal 'ow' sound.

Example

A procissão passa aqui.

The procession passes here.

Words in this phrase

a

[uh]

the

Feminine singular definite article, meaning 'the'.

Example

A empresa parece aberta a novas ideias.

The company seems open to new ideas.

procissão

[proo-see-SOWNG]

procession

A religious parade through the streets, typical of Holy Week.

Example

A procissão passa pela rua principal.

The procession goes along the main street.

de quinta-feira?

duh KEEN-tuh-FAY-ruh

on Thursday?

'Quinta-feira' means Thursday. Say 'duh KEEN-tuh FAY-ruh' with rising intonation.

Example

Vemo-nos na quinta-feira.

See you on Thursday.

Words in this phrase

de

[duh]

of

A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.

Example

Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.

We talked about career matters during the break.

quinta-feira

[KEEN-tuh-FAY-ruh]

Thursday

Literally 'fifth fair'; often shortened to 'quinta'.

Example

Vamos jantar na quinta-feira.

Let's have dinner on Thursday.

Guides for Portuguese learners

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