Portuguese Phrase
Hoje é 26 de outubro e são 15h.
Meaning
This phrase combines two pieces of information: the current date and the current time. It literally translates to 'Today is October 26th and are 3 PM.' The use of 'é' for the date and 'são' for the time follows standard Portuguese grammar for expressing these concepts.
When to use
You would use this phrase to state the current date and time, perhaps when scheduling an appointment, confirming an event, or simply informing someone about the present moment. It's a straightforward way to convey both pieces of information in a single sentence.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hojeé26deoutubroesão15h.
Hoje
'Hoje' means 'today'. It's an adverb of time and usually comes at the beginning of the sentence.
Ser (é/são)
The verb 'ser' (to be) is used for dates and times. Use 'é' for singular (e.g., 'É uma hora', 'É segunda-feira') and 'são' for plural (e.g., 'São duas horas', 'São 26 de outubro').
de
The preposition 'de' (of) is essential when stating the month after the day, e.g., '26 de outubro' (26th of October).
15h
'15h' is the standard way to write 3 PM using the 24-hour clock in Portuguese. The 'h' stands for 'horas' (hours).
🗨In Conversation
Que dia é hoje e que horas são?
What day is today and what time is it?
Hoje é 26 de outubro e são 15h.
Today is October 26th and it's 3 PM.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoje está 26 de outubro.
When stating the date, use 'ser' (é) not 'estar' (está). 'Ser' is for inherent qualities or fixed information like dates.
Hoje é 26 de outubro e é 15h.
For times that are plural (e.g., 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock), use 'são' (plural of 'ser'). 'É' is only used for 1 o'clock (É uma hora).
Hoje é 26 outubro e são 15h.
Always use the preposition 'de' between the day and the month in Portuguese dates.
↔Alternatives
Hoje é 26 de outubro.
Today is October 26th.
São 15h.
It's 3 PM.
Hoje é dia 26 de outubro.
Today is the 26th of October.
São três da tarde.
It's three in the afternoon.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries, especially in formal contexts or official documents, the 24-hour clock (military time) is very common. So, '15h' (quinze horas) is standard for 3 PM. While 'três da tarde' (three in the afternoon) is also understood and used in casual conversation, '15h' is precise and widely accepted. Dates are typically written day-month-year (DD/MM/YYYY).