Portuguese Phrase
Hoje é dia 11 de setembro.
Meaning
This is a standard way to state the current date in Portuguese. It follows the structure of 'Hoje' (Today) followed by the verb 'ser' (to be) and the specific day and month.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for the current date or when you need to specify the date in a conversation, meeting, or written note.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hojeédia11desetembro
Ser (é)
The verb 'ser' is used here to define a fact or a calendar date.
Preposition 'de'
The preposition 'de' connects the day to the month, similar to saying 'of' in older English styles.
🗨In Conversation
Que dia é hoje?
What day is today?
Hoje é dia 11 de setembro.
Today is September 11th.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoje está dia 11 de setembro.
Use the verb 'ser' (é) for dates, not 'estar', which is for temporary states.
Hoje é o 11 de setembro.
Avoid using the definite article 'o' before the number when stating the date in this specific construction.
↔Alternatives
É 11 de setembro.
It's September 11th.
Hoje são 11 de setembro.
Today is September 11th (using plural verb agreement).
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries, dates are always written in the Day/Month/Year format. Note that while the first day of the month is called 'dia primeiro', all other days use cardinal numbers like 'onze'.