Portuguese Phrase
Acordo às 6 da manhã.
Meaning
The speaker states that they get up at six o’clock in the morning. It’s a straightforward declaration of a daily habit or a scheduled time.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re talking about your morning routine, answering the question “What time do you wake up?” or describing a schedule in a diary or itinerary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Acordoàs6damanhã
Acordo
First‑person singular present of the verb *acordar* (to wake up).
às
Contraction of the preposition *a* + the feminine plural article *as*; used before a specific time.
6
Cardinal number; when spoken, say *seis*.
da
Contraction of *de* + *a*; links the time to the part of day (manhã, tarde, noite).
manhã
Noun meaning “morning”; always feminine, so it takes *da*.
🗨In Conversation
A que horas você acorda?
What time do you wake up?
Acordo às 6 da manhã.
I wake up at 6 a.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Acordo a 6 da manhã.
Missing the contraction; it must be *às* (a + as).
Acordo às 6 de manhã.
While *de manhã* exists, the standard expression after a specific time is *da manhã*.
Acordo às 6 da manhã.
When writing the full sentence, spell out the number for a more natural look.
↔Alternatives
Levanto‑me às 6 da manhã.
I get up at 6 in the morning.
Desperto às seis da manhã.
I wake up at six in the morning.
Eu acordo às seis da manhã.
I wake up at six in the morning.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil it’s common to spell out the number (*seis*) when speaking, though the digit 6 is perfectly acceptable in writing. Remember to pair the time with the correct part of day: *da manhã* (morning), *da tarde* (afternoon), *da noite* (night). Using *de manhã* is also heard in some regions, but *da manhã* is the standard form taught in schools.