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"Saturday" in Portuguese: sábado
sábado
Saturday in Portuguese is sábado. Say no sábado for on Saturday. It is the heart of Brazilian weekend plans with friends and family.
Plans
No sábado a gente faz um churrasco em casa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce sábado
Say it
SAH-bah-doo
/ˈsa.ba.du/
SAH-bah-doo. Stress on SAH.
"Saturday" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sábado | Saturday Weekday name. | Weekday name. |
| no sábado | on Saturday Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| sábado de manhã | Saturday morning Part of day. | Part of day. |
| final de semana | weekend Sat–Sun stretch. | Sat–Sun stretch. |
| todo sábado | every Saturday Routine. | Routine. |
How to use sábado in real life
- 1Plans
No sábado a gente faz um churrasco em casa.
On Saturday we're having a barbecue at home.
No sábado.
- 2Market
A feira especial abre cedo no sábado.
The special market opens early on Saturday.
Weekend errand.
- 3Rest
Sábado à tarde eu só quero descansar.
Saturday afternoon I just want to rest.
Sábado à tarde.
Mistakes English speakers make with sábado
Incorrect: Na sábado.
Correct: No sábado.
Sábado is masculine: no sábado.
Incorrect: Vamos no Saturday.
Correct: Vamos no sábado.
Use sábado, not English.
Good to know
Saturday is prime social time in Brazil—churrasco, beach, football, and late nights. Shops may keep special Saturday hours, and no sábado is the default planning phrase.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a hike
ChatPal
Sábado de manhã serve para você?
Does Saturday morning work for you?
You
Serve. No sábado eu acordo mais cedo.
It works. On Saturday I wake up earlier.
ChatPal
Então marcamos trilha no sábado.
Then let's set the hike for Saturday.
You
Fechado. Sábado sem chuva, espero.
Deal. Saturday without rain, I hope.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Saturday" in Portuguese
How do I say on Saturday?
No sábado.
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o sábado.
Saturday morning?
Sábado de manhã.
Every Saturday?
Todo sábado.
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