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"August" in Portuguese: agosto

agosto

Say it: ah-GOS-toonoun/a.ˈɡos.tu/

August in Portuguese is agosto. Say em agosto for in August. In much of Brazil it is late winter, still a popular month for short trips.

Course start

As aulas recomeçam em agosto.
Classes restart in August.
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How to pronounce agosto

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ah-GOS-too

/a.ˈɡos.tu/

ah-GOS-too

"August" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
agostoAugust

Month name.

em agostoin August

Plans.

fim de agostoend of August

Timing.

meio de agostomid-August

Vague timing.

How to use agosto in real life

  1. 1Course start

    As aulas recomeçam em agosto.

    Classes restart in August.

    Semester return.

  2. 2Birthday

    Meu aniversário é no dia 18 de agosto.

    My birthday is on August 18.

    Date.

  3. 3Flight deal

    Achei passagem barata para agosto.

    I found a cheap ticket for August.

    Travel sale.

Mistakes English speakers make with agosto

Incorrect: Eu viajo in August.

Correct: Eu viajo em agosto.

Use em agosto.

Incorrect: Agosto 18.

Correct: 18 de agosto.

Day before month.

Good to know

Agosto can feel dry in the Center-West and cooler in the South. Families often squeeze in one more short trip before spring prices rise.

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Booking a weekend away

  1. ChatPal

    Agosto está bom para uma viagem curta?

    Is August good for a short trip?

  2. You

    Sim. Prefiro o fim de agosto.

    Yes. I prefer the end of August.

  3. ChatPal

    Então marco o hotel em agosto.

    Then I'll book the hotel in August.

  4. You

    Fechado.

    Deal.

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FAQ

Common questions about "August" in Portuguese

In August?

Em agosto.

August 18?

18 de agosto.

Capitalize?

Usually lowercase in sentences.

Season in Brazil?

Late winter in much of the country.

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