Portuguese Phrase
Cada matéria tem notas.
Meaning
The sentence states that every school subject receives a grade. It is a factual observation about the way academic performance is recorded.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about report cards, discussing how grades are assigned, or comparing performance across different subjects in a school setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cadamatériatemnotas.
Cada
Indefinite adjective meaning 'each'; it agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
matéria
Feminine noun meaning 'subject' (as in school subject). Plural is 'matérias'.
tem
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'ter' (to have).
notas
Plural noun meaning 'grades' or 'marks'. Singular is 'nota'.
🗨In Conversation
Como está seu boletim?
How is your report card?
Cada matéria tem notas, mas ainda preciso melhorar em matemática.
Each subject has grades, but I still need to improve in math.
✕Common Mistakes
Cada matérias tem notas.
The noun must agree in number with the adjective; use singular 'matéria' after 'Cada'.
Cada matéria têm notas.
Because the subject is singular ('Cada matéria'), the verb should be singular 'tem', not plural 'têm'.
Cada matéria tem nota.
If you want to refer to grades for each subject, you need the plural 'notas'.
↔Alternatives
Todas as disciplinas têm notas.
All the subjects have grades.
Cada disciplina possui avaliações.
Each discipline has assessments.
Em cada matéria há uma nota.
In every subject there is a grade.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, 'matéria' refers to a school subject (e.g., matemática, história). The word 'nota' is the standard term for a grade, usually on a 0‑10 scale, though some schools use 0‑100 or letter grades. When speaking formally (e.g., with teachers), you might say 'disciplina' instead of 'matéria'.