Portuguese Phrase
É dia 20 de outubro.
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to express the current date in Portuguese. It combines the verb 'ser' (to be) with 'dia' (day) and the specific date components. It is a direct and factual statement used in everyday communication.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks 'Que dia é hoje?' (What day is today?) or when you need to specify the date in a conversation. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Édia20deoutubro
Verbo Ser (É)
The verb 'ser' is used for dates, time, and identity. 'É' is the third-person singular form.
Preposição 'de'
The preposition 'de' is mandatory between the number and the month to indicate possession or relationship.
🗨In Conversation
Com licença, que dia é hoje?
Excuse me, what day is today?
É dia 20 de outubro.
It is October 20th.
✕Common Mistakes
Está dia 20 de outubro.
Avoid using the verb 'estar' for dates; the permanent verb 'ser' (é) is the correct choice.
É outubro 20.
In Portuguese, the day always precedes the month, separated by the preposition 'de'.
↔Alternatives
Hoje é 20 de outubro.
Today is October 20th.
Estamos em 20 de outubro.
We are at October 20th.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries, dates are formatted as Day/Month/Year. Note that months are generally not capitalized in Portuguese (e.g., 'outubro' instead of 'Outubro') unless they start a sentence.