Portuguese · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Clock" in Portuguese: relógio
o relógio
Clock in Portuguese is o relógio. The same word covers a wall clock and a wristwatch.
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How to pronounce relógio
Say it
heh-LAW-zhee-oo
/ʁe.ˈlɔ.ʒiu/
heh-LAW-zhee-oo
"Clock" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o relógio | clock / watch Default noun. | Default noun. |
| relógio de parede | wall clock Home décor. | Home décor. |
| relógio de pulso | wristwatch Wearable. | Wearable. |
| o relógio atrasou | the clock/watch is slow Time trouble. | Time trouble. |
How to use relógio in real life
- 1Late for class
Olhei o relógio e vi que já eram oito.
I looked at the clock and saw it was already eight.
Checking time.
- 2Gift
Ganhei um relógio novo no aniversário.
I got a new watch for my birthday.
Wristwatch sense.
- 3Kitchen
O relógio da cozinha está cinco minutos adiantado.
The kitchen clock is five minutes fast.
Wall clock.
Mistakes English speakers make with relógio
Incorrect: A relógio está quebrado.
Correct: O relógio está quebrado.
Relógio is masculine.
Incorrect: Que hours são no clock?
Correct: Que horas são no relógio?
Use relógio.
Good to know
Relógio does double duty for clocks and watches. Que horas são? asks the time; apontar no relógio is to point at the clock. Digital phone clocks still get called relógio in casual speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Syncing before leaving home
ChatPal
Seu relógio está certo?
Is your watch/clock right?
You
Acho que sim. O relógio marca dez e dez.
I think so. The clock shows ten ten.
ChatPal
Então vamos. Não quero perder o trem.
Then let’s go. I don’t want to miss the train.
You
Beleza. Já estou na porta.
Okay. I’m already at the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Clock" in Portuguese
Watch or clock?
Both are o relógio; add de pulso or de parede if needed.
Gender?
Masculine.
What time is it?
Que horas são?
Alarm clock?
O despertador.
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