Portuguese Phrase
Me exercito menos nos fins de semana.
Meaning
The speaker says that they work out or do physical activity less often during the weekend than on other days. It can imply a more relaxed routine or a shift in priorities on Saturdays and Sundays.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about your personal fitness habits, especially when comparing weekday and weekend routines, or when explaining why you might miss a gym session on the weekend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meexercitomenosnosfinsdesemana
Me
Pronome reflexivo átono que indica que a ação recai sobre o próprio sujeito.
exercito
Primeira pessoa do singular do presente do indicativo do verbo reflexivo "exercitar‑se".
menos
Advérbio de quantidade comparativa, equivalente a “less”.
nos
Contração de "em + os", usada aqui para indicar tempo (“nos fins de semana”).
fins de semana
Locução nominal que significa “weekends”. Sempre usada no plural.
🗨In Conversation
Você costuma se exercitar nos fins de semana?
Do you usually work out on weekends?
Me exercito menos nos fins de semana.
I exercise less on weekends.
✕Common Mistakes
Exercito menos nos fins de semana.
Missing the reflexive pronoun; the verb must be used reflexively (exercitar‑se).
Me exercito menos no fins de semana.
Incorrect preposition; the correct contraction for "em + os" is "nos".
Me exercito menos no fim de semana.
When referring to weekends in general, use the plural "fins de semana".
↔Alternatives
Faço menos exercício nos fins de semana.
I do less exercise on weekends.
Reduzo meus treinos nos fins de semana.
I cut back my training on weekends.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil many people treat the weekend as a time for family, social gatherings, and leisure activities, so it’s common to skip the gym or reduce the intensity of workouts. If you’re in a professional setting, mentioning this habit can be a friendly way to talk about work‑life balance.