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"Friday" in Portuguese: sexta-feira
sexta-feira
Note: everyday: sexta
Friday in Portuguese is sexta-feira. In casual speech Brazilians often shorten it to sexta. Na sexta-feira means on Friday.
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How to pronounce sexta-feira
Say it
SESS-tah FAY-rah / SESSta
/ses.ta-.ˈfej.ɾa/
SESS-tah FAY-rah. Everyday short form: SESSta.
"Friday" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sexta-feira | Friday Full weekday name. | Full weekday name. |
| sexta | Friday (short) Very common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. | Very common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. |
| na sexta-feira | on Friday Time phrase with na. | Time phrase with na. |
| sexta-feira santa | Good Friday Religious calendar. | Religious calendar. |
| fim de semana | weekend Friday often starts weekend plans. | Friday often starts weekend plans. |
How to use sexta-feira in real life
- 1Making plans
Na sexta-feira a gente vai ao cinema.
On Friday we're going to the movies.
Na sexta-feira for on Friday.
- 2Office chat
Sexta-feira é o meu dia favorito da semana.
Friday is my favorite day of the week.
Full name in a clear statement.
- 3Quick text
Te vejo na sexta-feira depois do trabalho.
See you on Friday after work.
Common plan-closing line.
Mistakes English speakers make with sexta-feira
Incorrect: No sexta-feira.
Correct: Na sexta-feira.
Sexta-feira is feminine, so use na, not no.
Incorrect: Viernes (Spanish).
Correct: Sexta-feira.
Portuguese uses sexta-feira, not Spanish viernes.
Good to know
Friday night energy is big in Brazilian cities: bars, samba, and late dinners. People often say sexta instead of sexta-feira when chatting about plans, and the full form still sounds natural in writing and clearer schedules.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a beach trip
ChatPal
Você viaja na sexta-feira ou no sábado?
Do you travel on Friday or Saturday?
You
Na sexta-feira de manhã, cedo.
Friday morning, early.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Sexta-feira o trânsito costuma ser pesado.
Great. Friday traffic is often heavy.
You
Então saio antes das sete na sexta-feira.
Then I'll leave before seven on Friday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Friday" in Portuguese
Can I just say sexta?
Yes in casual speech. Sexta-feira is clearer in writing and formal plans.
How do I say on Friday?
Na sexta-feira or na sexta.
Is feira required?
In careful speech yes; everyday talk often drops it.
What about Good Friday?
Sexta-feira santa.
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