número
/ˈnũ.me.ɾu/masculine
The English word 'number' is translated into Portuguese as número.
The word número is a masculine noun used to describe an abstract entity used to describe quantity.
Meaning: abstract entity used to describe quantity (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of número is números.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈnũ.me.ɾu/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, número is commonly used to refer to a shoe or clothing size, rather than using a word for 'size' like tamanho.
- In a mathematical context, Portuguese speakers use algarismo to refer to the individual digits (0-9) that make up a número.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, if you ask for someone's número, you are specifically asking for their contact number, often implying a WhatsApp number in modern digital culture.
Examples in context
- Qual é o número?What's the number?This sentence is useful for asking what a number is.Tatoeba #1299760 by alexmarcelo, translation #279371 by CK
- Somos o número 1.We're number one.This sentence is useful for stating a position or rank.Tatoeba #8658055 by JGEN, translation #8550071 by CK
- Zero é um número.Zero is a number.This sentence is useful for identifying a number.Tatoeba #11161483 by carlosalberto, translation #11161481 by carlosalberto
- 437 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are looking at a math problem together.
- FelipeCamila, qual é o número correto?Camila, what is the correct number?
- CamilaAcho que o número é dez.I think the number is ten.
- FelipeVocê tem certeza?Are you sure?
- CamilaSim, eu conferi o cálculo.Yes, I checked the calculation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “number” translations and entries número, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
