Portuguese Phrase
Hoje é segunda.
Meaning
This is a simple, direct way to state that the current day of the week is Monday. In Portuguese, the full name is 'segunda-feira', but in everyday speech, the suffix '-feira' is almost always omitted.
When to use
Use this phrase to answer questions about the date or to express the start of the work week. It is suitable for both casual and formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hojeésegunda
Hoje
An adverb of time meaning 'today'.
É
The third-person singular of the verb 'ser', used for permanent characteristics or calendar facts.
Segunda
The short form of 'segunda-feira', representing Monday.
🗨In Conversation
Que dia é hoje?
What day is today?
Hoje é segunda.
Today is Monday.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoje está segunda.
Use the verb 'ser' (é) instead of 'estar' for dates and days of the week.
Hoje é o segunda.
When identifying the day with the verb 'ser', you do not need the definite article 'o'.
↔Alternatives
Hoje é segunda-feira.
Today is Monday (formal).
É segunda hoje.
It is Monday today.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the week traditionally begins on Sunday ('domingo'), making Monday the 'second day' or 'segunda-feira'. While '-feira' literally means 'fair' or 'market day', it is common practice to drop it during conversation.