How to Say "Math" in Portuguese

matemática

/ma.teˈma.t͡ʃi.kɐ/

The English word "math" translates to matemática in Portuguese.

matemática is the short form for mathematics.

Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

matemática is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles and adjectives.

The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The IPA is /ma.teˈma.tʃi.kɐ/.

If you are struggling with a difficult problem in matemática, a Brazilian might say you are 'apanhando' for it, which literally means 'getting beaten' by the subject.
The word matemática comes from the Greek word máthēma, which simply meant 'knowledge' or 'learning' rather than specifically numbers.
Portuguese speakers may use the expression fazer as contas (literally 'making the accounts') when they are doing 'math' in a practical, everyday sense.

Eu gosto de matemática.
I like math.
This sentence shows how to express an interest in matemática.
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Matemática é uma merda.
Math sucks.
This sentence uses a vulgar expression to say that matemática sucks.
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Tom é bom em matemática.
Tom is good at math.
This sentence describes someone's proficiency in matemática.
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Gosto muito de estudar matemática.
I really enjoy studying math.
Não entendi essas contas que o professor passou.
I didn't understand these math problems the teacher assigned.
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Gabriel and Mariana are studying at a library.

Gabriel

Você gosta de matemática?
Do you like math?
Mariana

Não, eu acho matemática muito difícil.
No, I think math is very difficult.
Gabriel

Eu posso te ajudar com a matemática.
I can help you with math.
Mariana

Obrigada, Gabriel, você é muito gentil.
Thanks, Gabriel, you are very kind.

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