Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Eleven" in Portuguese: onze
onze
Eleven in Portuguese is onze. Clocks use às onze; soccer talk mentions o onze titular.
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How to pronounce onze
Say it
OHN-zee
/ˈõ.zi/
OHN-zee
"Eleven" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| onze | eleven Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| às onze | at eleven Clock. | Clock. |
| onze horas | eleven o’clock Full time. | Full time. |
| décimo primeiro | eleventh Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use onze in real life
- 1Appointment
Minha consulta é às onze da manhã.
My appointment is at eleven in the morning.
Às onze.
- 2Age joke
O sobrinho faz onze anos em março.
The nephew turns eleven in March.
Age.
- 3Bus
Pegamos o ônibus onze até o shopping.
We take bus eleven to the mall.
Route number.
Mistakes English speakers make with onze
Incorrect: Às eleven horas.
Correct: Às onze horas.
Use onze.
Incorrect: Onze e meia da tarde? (for 11:30 a.m.)
Correct: Onze e meia da manhã.
Onze is eleven; add manhã/noite for clarity.
Good to know
Às onze covers eleven o’clock in speech. Football fans say o onze for the starting eleven. Building floors and bus lines use onze the same way.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a doctor visit
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Prefere às onze ou ao meio-dia?
Do you prefer eleven or noon?
You
Às onze. Onze funciona melhor.
Eleven. Eleven works better.
ChatPal
Marquei às onze com a doutora.
I booked eleven with the doctor.
You
Obrigada. Eu levo os exames.
Thanks. I’ll bring the tests.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eleven" in Portuguese
At eleven?
Às onze.
Eleventh?
Décimo primeiro / décima primeira.
Eleven people?
Onze pessoas.
Pronunciation?
OHN-zee.
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