Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Eight" in Portuguese: oito
oito
Eight in Portuguese is oito. Say às oito for eight o’clock and oito pessoas for quantity.
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How to pronounce oito
Say it
OH-too
/ˈoj.tu/
OH-too
"Eight" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| oito | eight Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| às oito | at eight Clock. | Clock. |
| oito horas | eight o’clock Full time. | Full time. |
| oitavo / oitava | eighth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use oito in real life
- 1Work start
Começo o expediente às oito da manhã.
I start my shift at eight in the morning.
Às oito.
- 2Dinner guests
Vamos ser oito na mesa hoje.
We’ll be eight at the table today.
Headcount.
- 3Apartment
Moro no apartamento oito, segundo andar.
I live in apartment eight, second floor.
Number label.
Mistakes English speakers make with oito
Incorrect: Às eight horas.
Correct: Às oito horas.
Use oito.
Incorrect: Oita pessoas.
Correct: Oito pessoas.
Oito ends with -o, not -a, as a number.
Good to know
Brazilians often say às oito without horas. For evening vs morning, add da manhã or da noite. Building numbers and bus lines use oito the same way.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a dinner reservation
ChatPal
A reserva é às oito ou às nove?
Is the reservation at eight or nine?
You
Às oito. Somos oito pessoas.
At eight. We’re eight people.
ChatPal
Oito em ponto na recepção.
Eight sharp at reception.
You
Combinado. Eu aviso o grupo.
Deal. I’ll tell the group.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eight" in Portuguese
At eight?
Às oito.
Eighth?
Oitavo / oitava.
Eight people?
Oito pessoas.
Pronunciation?
OH-too.
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