Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Twelve" in Portuguese: doze
doze
Twelve in Portuguese is doze. Clocks use ao meio-dia or às doze; counting stays doze.
Lunch plan
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How to pronounce doze
Say it
DOH-zee
/ˈdo.zi/
DOH-zee
"Twelve" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| doze | twelve Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| às doze | at twelve Clock. | Clock. |
| doze horas | twelve o’clock / twelve hours Time span or clock. | Time span or clock. |
| décimo segundo | twelfth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use doze in real life
- 1Lunch plan
A reunião termina às doze em ponto.
The meeting ends at twelve sharp.
Às doze.
- 2Eggs
Comprei uma cartela com doze ovos.
I bought a carton with twelve eggs.
Counting.
- 3Bus
Pegamos a linha doze até o centro.
We take line twelve to downtown.
Route number.
Mistakes English speakers make with doze
Incorrect: Doze e meia da noite for noon
Correct: Meio-dia / doze horas
Noon is meio-dia; midnight is meia-noite.
Incorrect: Twelve pessoas vieram.
Correct: Doze pessoas vieram.
Use doze.
Good to know
Às doze can mean noon in speech, though meio-dia is clearer. A dozen eggs is still often uma dúzia, while doze stays the bare number.
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Setting a noon meetup
ChatPal
Consegue às doze na praça?
Can you do twelve at the square?
You
Consigo. Às doze eu já estou lá.
I can. At twelve I’ll already be there.
ChatPal
Levo doze printouts para o grupo.
I’ll bring twelve printouts for the group.
You
Ótimo. Eu levo as canetas.
Great. I’ll bring the pens.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Twelve" in Portuguese
At 12:00?
Às doze / ao meio-dia.
Twelfth?
Décimo segundo / décima segunda.
A dozen?
Uma dúzia (12 items as a set).
Pronunciation?
DOH-zee.
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