Portuguese Phrase
Ela trabalha às segundas.
Meaning
This phrase describes a habitual action or a recurring schedule. It uses the third-person singular of the verb 'trabalhar' (to work) combined with a plural time expression to show frequency.
When to use
Use this when explaining someone's weekly routine or professional availability. It is common in office environments or when discussing schedules with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elatrabalhaàssegundas
Ela
The feminine singular subject pronoun meaning 'She'.
Trabalha
The present indicative form of 'trabalhar' for the third person singular.
Às
A contraction of 'a' and 'as' used here to denote 'on [days]' for repeated events.
🗨In Conversation
A Maria vem para a reunião hoje?
Is Maria coming to the meeting today?
Sim, ela trabalha às segundas.
Yes, she works on Mondays.
✕Common Mistakes
Ela trabalha em segundas.
Portuguese uses the contraction 'às' (a + as) to indicate recurring days of the week, not 'em'.
Ela trabalha na segunda.
While 'na segunda' refers to a specific upcoming Monday, 'às segundas' implies every Monday.
↔Alternatives
Ela trabalha todas as segundas-feiras.
She works every Monday.
Ela trabalha de segunda.
She works on Mondays (informal).
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries, the names of the days of the week include '-feira' (e.g., segunda-feira), but it is very common to drop the suffix in daily conversation. Monday is seen as the start of the business week, and schedules are often discussed using the plural form to indicate consistency.