Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Six" in Portuguese: seis
seis
Note: on the phone: meia
Six in Portuguese is seis. Clocks use às seis; on the phone many Brazilians say meia for the digit 6 to avoid confusion with três.
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How to pronounce seis
Say it
sayss
/ˈsejs/
sayss. Final s often like sh in Rio.
"Six" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| seis | six Number. | Number. |
| às seis | at six o’clock Time. | Time. |
| meia | six (phone digit) Phone clarity. | Phone clarity. |
| seis vezes | six times Repetition. | Repetition. |
How to use seis in real life
- 1Alarm
Meu despertador toca às seis todos os dias.
My alarm goes off at six every day.
Às seis.
- 2Ordering
Quero seis pães franceses bem quentinhos.
I want six nice hot French rolls.
Quantity.
- 3Phone number
O dígito é meia, não três — seis no papel.
The digit is meia, not three — six on paper.
Phone habit + seis.
Mistakes English speakers make with seis
Incorrect: Seisa pessoas.
Correct: Seis pessoas.
Seis does not take gender endings.
Incorrect: Six hours later.
Correct: Seis horas depois.
Use seis.
Good to know
On Brazilian phone calls, meia often replaces seis so it isn’t misheard as três. Clocks and prices still say seis. Meia also means sock or half—context clears it up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a meetup time
ChatPal
Nos vemos às seis ou às sete?
Are we meeting at six or at seven?
You
Às seis — seis minutinhos no máximo de atraso.
At six — six minutes late max.
ChatPal
Seis em ponto na porta do cinema.
Six sharp at the cinema door.
You
Combinado. Eu levo os ingressos.
Deal. I’ll bring the tickets.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Six" in Portuguese
Phone digit tip?
Say meia for 6 on calls.
At 6:00?
Às seis.
Gender forms?
None — always seis.
Six times?
Seis vezes.
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