Portuguese Phrase
É dia 15.
Meaning
This phrase is used to state the current date of the month. It uses the verb 'ser' (to be) in the third-person singular to define a specific point in time. In Portuguese, unlike English, cardinal numbers are used for dates rather than ordinal numbers.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for the date or when you are confirming a deadline or appointment. It is suitable for both casual everyday talk and formal business contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Édia15
Verbo Ser (É)
The verb 'ser' is used here to indicate a permanent or factual state, such as the date.
Cardinal Numbers
In Portuguese, you use 'quinze' (15) instead of 'décimo quinto' (15th) when talking about the days of the month.
🗨In Conversation
Que dia é hoje?
What day is today?
É dia 15.
It is the 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
Está dia 15.
The verb 'estar' is for temporary states; use 'ser' (é) for dates and time.
É o décimo quinto.
Portuguese uses cardinal numbers (15) for dates, not ordinals (15th), except for the first day of the month.
↔Alternatives
Hoje é dia 15.
Today is the 15th.
Estamos no dia 15.
We are on the 15th.
Cultural Tip
In the Lusophone world, the first day of the month is the only one referred to with an ordinal number ('dia primeiro'). For all other days, simply use the number itself. Also, remember that dates are written in the Day/Month/Year format.