Portuguese Phrase
Minha próxima aula é na quarta.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate the timing of a future lesson or class session. It combines the possessive 'minha' with 'próxima' to specify the very next occurrence in a schedule. The word 'quarta' is a common shorthand for 'quarta-feira', which is Wednesday in Portuguese.
When to use
Use this sentence when discussing your school or university schedule with friends or colleagues. It is also appropriate for professional settings when referring to a training session or a recurring meeting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Minhapróximaaulaénaquarta
Gender Agreement
The words 'Minha' and 'próxima' are feminine to match the noun 'aula'.
The verb 'Ser'
The word 'é' is the third-person singular of 'ser', used here for a permanent or scheduled state.
Contractions
'Na' is the contraction of the preposition 'em' and the definite article 'a', used before days of the week.
🗨In Conversation
Você tem aula amanhã?
Do you have class tomorrow?
Não, minha próxima aula é na quarta.
No, my next class is on Wednesday.
✕Common Mistakes
Meu próxima aula é na quarta.
The possessive must agree with the feminine noun 'aula', so use 'minha' instead of 'meu'.
Minha próxima aula é em quarta.
In Portuguese, days of the week usually require the contraction of 'em' + 'a' (na) when indicating when an event occurs.
↔Alternatives
Tenho aula na quarta-feira.
I have class on Wednesday.
Minha aula seguinte é na quarta.
My following class is on Wednesday.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the days of the week from Monday to Friday end in '-feira' (e.g., segunda-feira), but in casual conversation, it is extremely common to drop the '-feira' and just say 'segunda', 'terça', etc. Note that the Portuguese week starts on Sunday (domingo), making Monday the 'second' day (segunda).