Portuguese Phrase
A banda ensaia às terças.
Meaning
The sentence means “The band rehearses on Tuesdays.” It expresses a regular, recurring activity, not a single event. The plural 'terças' signals that the rehearsals happen every Tuesday.
When to use
Use this structure when you want to talk about a fixed schedule for a group activity—especially musical or theatrical rehearsals, sports practices, or any routine that occurs on a specific weekday.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abandaensaiaàsterças.
Definite article agreement
The article 'A' matches the feminine singular noun 'banda' in gender and number.
Verb conjugation (ensaia)
'Ensaia' is the third‑person singular present indicative of 'ensaiar' (to rehearse).
Contraction 'às'
'Às' = a + as, the preposition 'a' (to/on) + the plural feminine article 'as', used before plural days of the week.
Plural days of the week
When referring to a habitual action, Portuguese uses the plural form of the day (e.g., 'às terças' = on Tuesdays).
🗨In Conversation
Quando a banda ensaia?
When does the band rehearse?
A banda ensaia às terças.
The band rehearses on Tuesdays.
✕Common Mistakes
A banda ensaia a terças.
Missing the contraction; 'a terças' is ungrammatical. Use 'às' (a + as).
A banda ensaia à terça.
Singular day refers to a single Tuesday; for a regular schedule you need the plural.
A banda ensaiam às terças.
The subject is singular ('a banda'), so the verb must be singular 'ensaia'.
↔Alternatives
A banda pratica às terças.
The band practices on Tuesdays.
A banda faz ensaio às terças.
The band has a rehearsal on Tuesdays.
A banda se reúne para ensaiar às terças.
The band meets to rehearse on Tuesdays.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, days of the week are usually preceded by the preposition 'a' (to/on). For habitual actions you use the plural form of the day with the contracted preposition 'às' (e.g., 'às segundas', 'às terças'). In Portugal the same rule applies, but you’ll also hear the full form 'nas terças' in more formal contexts. Remember that 'ensaiar' is the verb used for music, theater, and dance rehearsals, while 'praticar' can be used for sports or general practice.