Portuguese Phrase
Faz 5 graus.
Meaning
The sentence means 'It is 5 degrees.' It refers to the current temperature, usually expressed in Celsius in Portuguese‑speaking countries.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone the temperature outside, especially in casual conversation, weather reports, or when planning activities that depend on the weather.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Faz5graus
Impersonal verb 'fazer'
In Portuguese, the verb 'fazer' is used impersonally to talk about weather, meaning 'to be' or 'to have' in English.
Number agreement
The numeral '5' is invariable; it directly precedes the noun 'graus' without an article.
Noun 'graus'
'Graus' is the plural of 'grau' (degree) and is used for temperature measurements.
🗨In Conversation
Faz 5 graus hoje.
It's 5 degrees today.
Então melhor levar um casaco.
Then it's better to bring a jacket.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem 5 graus.
The verb 'ter' means 'to have' and is not used for weather conditions.
É 5 graus.
The verb 'ser' describes permanent characteristics, not temporary weather.
Faz 5 graus Celsius.
While not wrong, native speakers usually omit 'Celsius' unless clarification is needed.
↔Alternatives
A temperatura está em 5 graus.
The temperature is at 5 degrees.
Está 5 graus.
It's 5 degrees.
São 5 graus.
It is 5 degrees.
Cultural Tip
In Portugal and Brazil temperatures are always given in Celsius, so you will hear 'graus' without specifying 'Celsius' unless you need to compare with Fahrenheit. In informal speech, many native speakers simply say 'Está 5 graus' or 'São 5 graus' and drop the verb 'fazer'.