Portuguese Phrase
Dezembro é o último mês.
Meaning
This phrase identifies December as the final month of the calendar year. It uses the verb 'ser' to define a permanent characteristic or factual state of an object.
When to use
Use this phrase when teaching or discussing the calendar, planning end-of-year activities, or clarifying chronological order. It is common in both educational settings and everyday conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dezembroéoúltimomês
Verb Ser
The form 'é' comes from the verb 'ser', used for permanent traits, definitions, and dates.
Gender Agreement
In Portuguese, adjectives like 'último' must match the gender of the noun. Since 'mês' is masculine, we use 'o último'.
🗨In Conversation
Qual é o último mês do ano?
Which is the last month of the year?
Dezembro é o último mês.
December is the last month.
✕Common Mistakes
Dezembro está o último mês.
Avoid using the verb 'estar' for permanent facts; 'ser' (é) is required for the calendar order.
Dezembro é a última mês.
The word 'mês' is masculine, so the article and adjective must be masculine ('o último') to agree with it.
↔Alternatives
O ano termina em dezembro.
The year ends in December.
O mês final do ano é dezembro.
The final month of the year is December.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil, December is synonymous with the start of summer and major celebrations like 'Réveillon' (New Year's Eve). Because it is the final month, it is often associated with 'décimo terceiro' (the 13th-month salary bonus) for workers.