Portuguese Phrase
O mágico se apresenta às sete.
Meaning
The sentence states that the magician will appear (or start his performance) at seven o’clock. It is a simple declarative statement about a scheduled event.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone the exact time a magician’s act begins, for example in a circus program, a birthday party schedule, or when describing a show’s timetable.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Omágicoseapresentaàssete
Definite article (O)
Masculine singular article used before a noun that is specific or already known.
Noun (mágico)
Masculine singular noun meaning “magician”.
Reflexive verb (se apresenta)
The verb “apresentar‑se” means “to appear, to perform, to introduce oneself”. Conjugated in present indicative, third‑person singular.
Contraction (às)
Combines the preposition “a” (to/at) with the feminine plural article “as”. Used before time expressions.
Cardinal number (sete)
The number seven, used here to indicate the hour.
🗨In Conversation
A que horas começa o show?
What time does the show start?
O mágico se apresenta às sete.
The magician appears at seven.
✕Common Mistakes
O mágico se apresenta a as sete.
Do not separate the preposition and article; they must be contracted to “às”.
O mágico apresenta às sete.
The verb must be reflexive here; “apresenta” alone means “he/she presents (something)”.
O mágico se apresenta às sete horas.
When using the contracted form “às”, the word “horas” is omitted.
↔Alternatives
O mágico aparece às sete.
The magician appears at seven.
O mágico inicia a apresentação às sete.
The magician starts the performance at seven.
A apresentação do mágico começa às sete.
The magician's performance begins at seven.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, entertainment events such as circus acts or magic shows are usually advertised with the exact start time. Audiences often arrive a few minutes early, but it’s polite to be on time because the schedule is tightly coordinated with other acts. The reflexive form “apresentar‑se” is the natural way to say a performer “takes the stage”.