Portuguese Phrase
É na terça.
Meaning
This phrase is a concise way to state that an event or appointment occurs on a Tuesday. It uses the verb 'ser' to indicate a scheduled time, combined with 'na', which is a contraction of 'em' (on) and 'a' (the).
When to use
Use this phrase when answering questions about when something happens or confirming a schedule. It is appropriate for both informal conversations and professional environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Énaterça
O Verbo Ser
The verb 'é' is the third-person singular of 'ser', used here to identify a specific time or event.
Contraction 'na'
This is a mandatory contraction of the preposition 'em' (on) and the feminine article 'a' (the).
Terça
Short for 'terça-feira', it literally means 'third' because Sunday is considered the first day of the liturgical week.
🗨In Conversation
Quando é o seu exame de condução?
When is your driving test?
É na terça.
It's on Tuesday.
✕Common Mistakes
Está na terça.
Use the verb 'ser' (é) for dates and scheduled events rather than 'estar'.
É em terça.
Days of the week in Portuguese typically require a definite article, so 'em' becomes 'na' (em + a).
↔Alternatives
Acontece na terça.
It happens on Tuesday.
Fica para terça.
It's set for Tuesday.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese, the days of the week from Monday to Friday end in '-feira' (e.g., terça-feira). However, in daily conversation, speakers almost always drop the '-feira' to be more efficient.