Portuguese Phrase
É 15 de agosto.
Meaning
This is a standard way to state the date in Portuguese. It uses the verb 'ser' (to be) in the third person singular to indicate the current day of the month.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for the date or when you are identifying a specific day on a calendar. It is appropriate for both casual and formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
É15deagosto
Verb Ser (É)
The verb 'é' is the third-person singular form of 'ser'. It is used for permanent states, including dates and time.
Date Structure
Portuguese dates use cardinal numbers (15) rather than ordinal numbers (15th), except for the first day of the month (primeiro).
🗨In Conversation
Que dia é hoje?
What day is today?
É 15 de agosto.
It's August 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
Está 15 de agosto.
Always use the verb 'ser' (é) instead of 'estar' when stating the date.
É o 15 de agosto.
In Portuguese, you generally do not use a definite article before the number when stating the date directly.
↔Alternatives
Hoje é dia 15 de agosto.
Today is the 15th of August.
Estamos em 15 de agosto.
We are at August 15th (more common in Portugal).
Cultural Tip
August 15th is a major public holiday in many Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Portugal and Cape Verde, celebrating the Assumption of Mary. In Brazil, while not a national holiday, many cities have local festivals and processions on this day.