Portuguese Phrase
Hoje é 14 de fevereiro.
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to state the date in Portuguese. It uses the verb 'ser' in the third-person singular to identify the specific day of the month.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks 'Que dia é hoje?' or whenever you need to clarify the current date in a conversation or written text.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hojeé14defevereiro
Hoje
An adverb meaning 'today', often placed at the beginning of the sentence.
O uso de 'de'
The preposition 'de' is essential in Portuguese date structures to link the day and the month.
🗨In Conversation
Você sabe que dia é hoje?
Do you know what day it is today?
Hoje é 14 de fevereiro.
Today is February 14th.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoje é 14 fevereiro.
You must include the preposition 'de' between the number and the month.
Hoje são 14 de fevereiro.
While 'são' is sometimes used for dates in specific contexts, 'é' is the standard choice for stating the current date as a single point in time.
↔Alternatives
Estamos em 14 de fevereiro.
We are on February 14th.
Hoje é dia 14 de fevereiro.
Today is the 14th day of February.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, February 14th is a normal day as Valentine's Day (Dia dos Namorados) is celebrated on June 12th. However, in Portugal, February 14th is celebrated as Dia de São Valentim, similar to the English-speaking world.