Portuguese Phrase
O show é no sábado.
Meaning
This phrase indicates the scheduled time for a concert or performance. It specifically uses the verb 'ser' to denote the occurrence of an event, which is a common rule in Portuguese grammar for dates and times of events.
When to use
Use this phrase when confirming plans for the weekend or answering questions about the timing of a musical event or performance. It is appropriate for both casual and formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oshowénosábado
O (Article)
The masculine definite article 'the' used before the noun 'show'.
Ser (é)
The third-person singular of 'ser', used here to indicate the time of an event.
No (Contraction)
A combination of the preposition 'em' (on) and the article 'o' (the).
🗨In Conversation
Que dia vai ser o concerto?
What day is the concert going to be?
O show é no sábado.
The show is on Saturday.
✕Common Mistakes
O show está no sábado.
Avoid using 'estar' for the location or time of events; 'ser' is the correct verb for scheduled occurrences.
O show é em sábado.
Days of the week in Portuguese typically require the definite article, so 'em' contracts with 'o' to become 'no'.
↔Alternatives
O show vai ser no sábado.
The show is going to be on Saturday.
A apresentação é sábado.
The performance is Saturday.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the word 'show' almost exclusively refers to a live musical concert. For theater or cinema, you would use 'peça' or 'filme' respectively. Saturday nights are the cultural peak for live music in major cities.