férias
vacation / holidays
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfɛ.ɾi.ɐʃ/
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Cultural Note
'Férias' is always plural in Portuguese — there is no singular form. August is the main vacation month in Portugal, when many businesses slow down or close. By law, Portuguese workers get 22 days of paid vacation per year.
📝 Example Sentences
Onde vais passar as férias este ano?
Where are you going to spend your vacation this year?
Preciso de férias urgentemente.
I need a vacation urgently.
As férias de verão são em agosto.
Summer holidays are in August.