vezes
/ˈve.zis/
The English word "times" is translated into Portuguese as vezes.
vezes is used both to count occurrences, such as saying "three times" and as a mathematical operator for multiplication, such as saying "two times two".
Meaning: multiplied by (prep)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of vezes is vez, which means "time" (as in one occurrence).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈve.zis/.
Did you know?
- The singular form vez is also used in the expression de vez, which means 'for good' or 'permanently'.
- While vezes means 'times' in math, the phrase às vezes means 'sometimes'. This turns a mathematical count into a statement of frequency.
- In Portuguese, vez can be used to express a turn in a game. The phrase minha vez translates to 'my turn' rather than 'my time'.
Examples in context
- Vi um várias vezes.I saw one many times.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the word vezes in the context of seeing something multiple times.Tatoeba #956401 by alexmarcelo, translation #3458670 by mervert1
- Fui lá muitas vezes.I went there many times.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the word vezes when describing frequent visits.Tatoeba #881553 by alexmarcelo, translation #411283 by CK
- Eu o vi muitas vezes.I have seen him many times.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the word vezes when talking about seeing someone many times.Tatoeba #1571634 by paula_guisard, translation #284754 by CK
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Example conversation
Rodrigo is helping Beatriz with a math problem.
- RodrigoQuanto é cinco vezes cinco?How much is five times five?
- BeatrizCinco vezes cinco é vinte e cinco.Five times five is twenty-five.
- RodrigoCerto, e dez vezes dez?Right, and ten times ten?
- BeatrizDez vezes dez é cem!Ten times ten is one hundred!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “times” translations and entries vezes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
