Portuguese Phrase
Digita o valor.
Meaning
A short command meaning ‘Enter the value.’ It is typically seen on screens, forms, or any interface that asks the user to type a number or amount.
When to use
Use this phrase in software UI, instructional videos, or spoken directions when you need someone to input a numeric value or amount. It works best in informal contexts or when the audience is familiar with the ‘tu’ form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Digitaovalor
Imperative (tu)
‘Digita’ is the second‑person singular (tu) imperative of the verb ‘digitar’ (to type/enter). In Brazil it’s informal; in Portugal it’s standard.
Definite article
‘o’ is the masculine singular definite article, matching the noun ‘valor’.
Noun gender
‘valor’ is a masculine noun, so it takes the article ‘o’.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso que você digite o valor para continuar.
I need you to enter the value to continue.
Já digitei o valor.
I’ve already entered the value.
✕Common Mistakes
Digite o valor.
‘Digite’ is the formal imperative (você). It’s correct but changes the register; learners often mix the two forms.
Digita os valores.
Using the plural ‘valores’ changes the meaning to ‘values’ – not appropriate for a single input field.
Digita valor.
Omitting the article makes the phrase sound incomplete in Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Insira o valor.
Insert the value.
Digite o número.
Enter the number.
Informe o valor.
Provide the value.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, UI commands often use the informal ‘tu’ imperative (digita) even when the user isn’t personally addressed. In more formal or European contexts you’ll see ‘digite’ (você) instead. Keep the article ‘o’ because ‘valor’ is masculine; dropping it sounds unnatural.