Portuguese Phrase
É dia 14 de fevereiro.
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to state that the current date is the 14th of February. It uses the verb 'ser' (to be) in the third person singular to identify the specific day. In Portuguese, the structure for dates almost always follows the 'Day + de + Month' format.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for the date or when you are identifying a specific holiday or appointment. It is suitable for both casual conversations and professional environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Édia14defevereiro
Verb Ser
The verb 'é' is the third-person singular form of 'ser', used here to define a permanent or calendar fact.
Date Preposition
The preposition 'de' is mandatory to connect the specific day number to the month name.
🗨In Conversation
Que dia é hoje?
What day is today?
É dia 14 de fevereiro.
It's February 14th.
✕Common Mistakes
Está dia 14 de fevereiro.
In Portuguese, the verb 'ser' (é) is used for dates, while 'estar' is used for temporary states or weather.
É fevereiro 14.
Unlike English, Portuguese always places the number of the day before the month.
↔Alternatives
Hoje é dia quatorze de fevereiro.
Today is the fourteenth of February.
Estamos a 14 de fevereiro.
We are at February 14th (common in European Portuguese).
Cultural Tip
While February 14th is Valentine's Day in many parts of the world, Brazil celebrates 'Dia dos Namorados' on June 12th. However, in Portugal, 'Dia de São Valentim' is widely celebrated on February 14th just like in the US and UK.