Portuguese numbers are fundamental to mastering the language, similar to how numbers are crucial in English. In Portuguese, numbers follow a decimal system, just like in English, and use ten basic digits (0 through 9) to build all other numbers. However, Portuguese also incorporates unique rules for gender and plural forms that affect how numbers interact with nouns in sentences. For instance, the number “one” varies based on the gender of the noun: um (masculine) and uma (feminine).
Portuguese numerals are categorized into cardinal numbers (e.g., one, two, three) and ordinal numbers (e.g., first, second, third). This guide will focus on cardinal numbers, particularly how to count from 1 to 100. Understanding Portuguese numerals involves recognizing patterns in their formation and application, including how they agree with the gender and case of nouns.
Portuguese Numbers 1 – 10
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| um | one | oong |
| dois | two | doys |
| três | three | treys |
| quatro | four | kwah-tro |
| cinco | five | seen-ko |
| seis | six | says |
| sete | seven | set-ee |
| oito | eight | oy-to |
| nove | nine | noh-vee |
| dez | ten | dez |
Portuguese Numbers 11 – 19
To form these numbers, combine the base numbers with the suffix “-ze” (e.g., eleven, twelve).
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| onze | eleven | ohn-zee |
| doze | twelve | doh-zee |
| treze | thirteen | treh-zee |
| quatorze | fourteen | kwah-TOR-zee |
| quinze | fifteen | keen-ze |
| dezesseis | sixteen | dez-eh-says |
| dezessete | seventeen | dez-eh-set-ee |
| dezoito | eighteen | dez-oy-to |
| dezenove | nineteen | dez-eh-noh-vee |
Portuguese Numbers 20 – 30
To form numbers from 20 onwards, add the digits 1 through 9 to the base tens (20, 30, etc.). For example, 30 is formed by combining “trinta” (thirty) with the base number.
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| vinte | twenty | VEEN-te |
| vinte e um | twenty-one | VEEN-te e oong |
| vinte e dois | twenty-two | VEEN-te e doys |
| vinte e três | twenty-three | VEEN-te e treys |
| vinte e quatro | twenty-four | VEEN-te e kwah-tro |
| vinte e cinco | twenty-five | VEEN-te e seen-ko |
| vinte e seis | twenty-six | VEEN-te e says |
| vinte e sete | twenty-seven | VEEN-te e set-ee |
| vinte e oito | twenty-eight | VEEN-te e oy-to |
| vinte e nove | twenty-nine | VEEN-te e noh-vee |
| trinta | thirty | TREEn-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 31 – 40
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| trinta e um | thirty-one | TREEn-ta e oong |
| trinta e dois | thirty-two | TREEn-ta e doys |
| trinta e três | thirty-three | TREEn-ta e treys |
| trinta e quatro | thirty-four | TREEn-ta e kwah-tro |
| trinta e cinco | thirty-five | TREEn-ta e seen-ko |
| trinta e seis | thirty-six | TREEn-ta e says |
| trinta e sete | thirty-seven | TREEn-ta e set-ee |
| trinta e oito | thirty-eight | TREEn-ta e oy-to |
| trinta e nove | thirty-nine | TREEn-ta e noh-vee |
| quarenta | forty | kwah-REN-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 41 – 50
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| quarenta e um | forty-one | kwah-REN-ta e oong |
| quarenta e dois | forty-two | kwah-REN-ta e doys |
| quarenta e três | forty-three | kwah-REN-ta e treys |
| quarenta e quatro | forty-four | kwah-REN-ta e kwah-tro |
| quarenta e cinco | forty-five | kwah-REN-ta e seen-ko |
| quarenta e seis | forty-six | kwah-REN-ta e says |
| quarenta e sete | forty-seven | kwah-REN-ta e set-ee |
| quarenta e oito | forty-eight | kwah-REN-ta e oy-to |
| quarenta e nove | forty-nine | kwah-REN-ta e noh-vee |
| cinquenta | fifty | seen-KWEN-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 51 – 60
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| cinquenta e um | fifty-one | seen-KWEN-ta e oong |
| cinquenta e dois | fifty-two | seen-KWEN-ta e doys |
| cinquenta e três | fifty-three | seen-KWEN-ta e treys |
| cinquenta e quatro | fifty-four | seen-KWEN-ta e kwah-tro |
| cinquenta e cinco | fifty-five | seen-KWEN-ta e seen-ko |
| cinquenta e seis | fifty-six | seen-KWEN-ta e says |
| cinquenta e sete | fifty-seven | seen-KWEN-ta e set-ee |
| cinquenta e oito | fifty-eight | seen-KWEN-ta e oy-to |
| cinquenta e nove | fifty-nine | seen-KWEN-ta e noh-vee |
| sessenta | sixty | ses-SEN-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 61 – 70
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| sessenta e um | sixty-one | ses-SEN-ta e oong |
| sessenta e dois | sixty-two | ses-SEN-ta e doys |
| sessenta e três | sixty-three | ses-SEN-ta e treys |
| sessenta e quatro | sixty-four | ses-SEN-ta e kwah-tro |
| sessenta e cinco | sixty-five | ses-SEN-ta e seen-ko |
| sessenta e seis | sixty-six | ses-SEN-ta e says |
| sessenta e sete | sixty-seven | ses-SEN-ta e set-ee |
| sessenta e oito | sixty-eight | ses-SEN-ta e oy-to |
| sessenta e nove | sixty-nine | ses-SEN-ta e noh-vee |
| setenta | seventy | seh-TEN-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 71 – 80
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| setenta e um | seventy-one | seh-TEN-ta e oong |
| setenta e dois | seventy-two | seh-TEN-ta e doys |
| setenta e três | seventy-three | seh-TEN-ta e treys |
| setenta e quatro | seventy-four | seh-TEN-ta e kwah-tro |
| setenta e cinco | seventy-five | seh-TEN-ta e seen-ko |
| setenta e seis | seventy-six | seh-TEN-ta e says |
| setenta e sete | seventy-seven | seh-TEN-ta e set-ee |
| setenta e oito | seventy-eight | seh-TEN-ta e oy-to |
| setenta e nove | seventy-nine | seh-TEN-ta e noh-vee |
| oitenta | eighty | oy-TEN-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 81 – 90
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| oitenta e um | eighty-one | oy-TEN-ta e oong |
| oitenta e dois | eighty-two | oy-TEN-ta e doys |
| oitenta e três | eighty-three | oy-TEN-ta e treys |
| oitenta e quatro | eighty-four | oy-TEN-ta e kwah-tro |
| oitenta e cinco | eighty-five | oy-TEN-ta e seen-ko |
| oitenta e seis | eighty-six | oy-TEN-ta e says |
| oitenta e sete | eighty-seven | oy-TEN-ta e set-ee |
| oitenta e oito | eighty-eight | oy-TEN-ta e oy-to |
| oitenta e nove | eighty-nine | oy-TEN-ta e noh-vee |
| noventa | ninety | noh-VEN-ta |
Portuguese Numbers 91 – 100
| Portuguese Number | English Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| noventa e um | ninety-one | noh-VEN-ta e oong |
| noventa e dois | ninety-two | noh-VEN-ta e doys |
| noventa e três | ninety-three | noh-VEN-ta e treys |
| noventa e quatro | ninety-four | noh-VEN-ta e kwah-tro |
| noventa e cinco | ninety-five | noh-VEN-ta e seen-ko |
| noventa e seis | ninety-six | noh-VEN-ta e says |
| noventa e sete | ninety-seven | noh-VEN-ta e set-ee |
| noventa e oito | ninety-eight | noh-VEN-ta e oy-to |
| noventa e nove | ninety-nine | noh-VEN-ta e noh-vee |
| cem | one hundred | sem |
Conclusion
Mastering Portuguese numbers is a valuable step in learning the language. With these basics, you can now handle everyday situations involving counting, telling time, and more. Practice regularly to get comfortable with these numerals, and soon you’ll find yourself effortlessly navigating the world of Portuguese numbers. For further assistance with Portuguese language learning or translation services, consider reaching out to Accurate Translate.
