Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Monday" in Portuguese: segunda-feira
segunda-feira
Note: everyday: segunda
Monday in Portuguese is segunda-feira (feminine). Casual speech shortens it to segunda, but the full form is segunda-feira. Say na segunda-feira for on Monday.
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How to pronounce segunda-feira
Say it
seh-GOON-dah FAY-rah
/se.ɡun.da-.ˈfej.ɾa/
seh-GOON-dah FAY-rah. Stress GOON and FAY.
"Monday" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| segunda-feira | Monday Full weekday name. | Full weekday name. |
| segunda | Monday (short) Everyday spoken short form. | Everyday spoken short form. |
| na segunda-feira | on Monday Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| toda segunda-feira | every Monday Habits. | Habits. |
| segunda-feira santa | Holy Monday Calendar/religious. | Calendar/religious. |
How to use segunda-feira in real life
- 1Scheduling a call
Podemos falar na segunda-feira de manhã?
Can we talk on Monday morning?
Na segunda-feira = on Monday.
- 2Work week start
Segunda-feira o trânsito piora cedo.
On Monday traffic gets worse early.
Full form without na still works as a label.
- 3Gym plan
Treino de perna é toda segunda-feira.
Leg day is every Monday.
Toda segunda-feira = every Monday.
Mistakes English speakers make with segunda-feira
Incorrect: No segunda-feira eu viajo.
Correct: Na segunda-feira eu viajo.
Feira is feminine: na segunda-feira.
Incorrect: Monday eu trabalho.
Correct: Na segunda-feira eu trabalho.
Use segunda-feira, not English Monday.
Good to know
Portuguese weekdays are numbered from Monday as the second day (segunda) after Sunday. Brazilians casually say segunda, but writing and careful speech prefer segunda-feira. Segunda-feira often feels like a slow restart after Sunday churrasco.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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Serve segunda-feira às oito?
Does Monday at eight work?
You
Segunda-feira de manhã eu já tenho aula.
Monday morning I already have class.
ChatPal
E à noite na segunda-feira?
And Monday evening?
You
Aí sim. Fechamos na segunda-feira.
Then yes. We'll lock Monday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Monday" in Portuguese
Segunda or segunda-feira?
Both; segunda is casual short form, segunda-feira is the full name.
On Monday?
Na segunda-feira.
Why segunda?
It is the second day after Sunday in the Portuguese naming system.
Capitalize?
Usually lowercase in Portuguese: segunda-feira.
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