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 |