How to Say ‘15 minutes’ in Portuguese
15 minutos
quinze mee-NOO-toosh
[quinze mee-NOO-toosh]
💬 Usage Tip: “Minuto” is masculine: “um minuto / dois minutos”. The “s” in “minutos” is usually soft at the end.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Timetables are in 24-hour format in Portugal, so you’ll often hear times with “minutos” added.
Phrase Breakdown
15
[quinze]
15 (fifteen)
The number fifteen; often used for arrival recommendations or departure times.
Chega com 15 minutos de antecedência ao autocarro.
Arrive with 15 minutes in advance for the bus.
minutos
[mee-NOO-toosh]
minutes
Unit of time; in travel info you’ll see how early to arrive or duration: “15 minutos”.
Espera 15 minutos na sala de embarque.
Wait 15 minutes in the boarding area.
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