um

one / a (masc.)

Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ũ/

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Cultural Note

Um/uma functions both as the number 'one' and as the indefinite article 'a/an.' Unlike English, the indefinite article has plural forms: 'uns livros' (some books), 'umas casas' (some houses). In casual Brazilian Portuguese, 'um' is often pronounced closer to /ũ/ with nasalization.

📝 Example Sentences

Tenho um gato.

I have a cat.

Só falta um dia.

Only one day left.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine uma
masculine um
feminine_plural umas
masculine_plural uns

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