Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Nine" in Portuguese: nove
nove
Nine in Portuguese is nove. Clocks use às nove; quantities use nove itens.
Bedtime
As crianças dormem às nove.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce nove
Say it
NOH-vee
/ˈno.vi/
NOH-vee
"Nine" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nove | nine Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| às nove | at nine Clock. | Clock. |
| nove horas | nine o’clock Full time. | Full time. |
| nono / nona | ninth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use nove in real life
- 1Bedtime
As crianças dormem às nove.
The kids go to sleep at nine.
Às nove.
- 2Shopping list
Comprei nove ovos para o bolo.
I bought nine eggs for the cake.
Quantity.
- 3Channel
O jogo passa no canal nove.
The game is on channel nine.
Label number.
Mistakes English speakers make with nove
Incorrect: Às nine horas.
Correct: Às nove horas.
Use nove.
Incorrect: Novea pessoas.
Correct: Nove pessoas.
Nove does not take -a as a number.
Good to know
Às nove is enough for nine o’clock in speech. Add da manhã or da noite when the day part matters. Nove also labels channels, rooms, and bus lines.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a showtime
ChatPal
Preferem às nove ou às dez?
Do you prefer nine or ten?
You
Às nove. Nove é melhor para mim.
Nine. Nine is better for me.
ChatPal
Compro os ingressos das nove.
I’ll buy the nine o’clock tickets.
You
Obrigada. Te encontro na fila.
Thanks. I’ll meet you in line.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nine" in Portuguese
At nine?
Às nove.
Ninth?
Nono / nona.
Nine people?
Nove pessoas.
Pronunciation?
NOH-vee.
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