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Portuguese Phrase

O próximo feriado é dia 20 de março.

/u ˈpɾɔ.si.mu fe.ɾiˈa.du ɛ ˈdʒi.ɐ ˈvĩ.tʃi dʒi ˈmaʁ.su/
Meaning"The next holiday is on March 20th."
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Meaning

This sentence is used to state the date of an upcoming public holiday or day off. It identifies a specific point in time using the verb 'ser' to link the event with its calendar date.

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When to use

Use this when discussing schedules, planning vacations, or answering questions about upcoming breaks from work or school. It is a standard way to confirm a date in a conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Opróximoferiadoédia20demarço

1

Próximo

An adjective meaning 'next'. In Portuguese, it usually precedes the noun when referring to time sequences.

2

Ser (é)

The verb 'ser' is used for dates, time, and permanent identity. Here, 'é' is the third-person singular present form.

3

Dates

In Portuguese, dates are typically structured as 'dia' + [number] + 'de' + [month].

🗨In Conversation

A

Quando teremos folga no trabalho?

When will we have time off from work?

O próximo feriado é dia 20 de março.

The next holiday is on March 20th.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • O próximo feriado está dia 20 de março.

    Use the verb 'ser' (é) for dates and fixed events, not 'estar'.

  • O próximo feriado é no 20 de março.

    When specifying the day directly after the verb 'é', use 'dia' or just the number rather than the preposition 'no'.

↔Alternatives

  • Teremos feriado no dia 20 de março.

    We will have a holiday on March 20th.

  • Dia 20 de março é feriado.

    March 20th is a holiday.

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Cultural Tip

In Portuguese-speaking countries, especially Brazil, municipal holidays (feriados municipais) are common. While March 20th is not a national holiday, many cities celebrate their foundation or local patron saints on specific dates throughout the year.