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Portuguese in Brazil
Time
Brazil uses the 24-hour clock for appointments, tickets and schedules.
Punctuality is not a matter of great concern. In general, one is expected to be punctual for business appointments; however, arriving late to large parties or social gatherings is not considered rude. One should not be more than 30 minutes late to a small dinner or social gathering.
Videos
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"What Time Is It?"Transcript document:
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"Time and Temperature Sign"No transcript
Audio
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"What time is it?"
Que horas são? -
"8:00 a.m."
Oito da manhã -
"8:00 p.m."
(version 1)
Oito da noite -
"8:00 p.m."
(version 2)
20 horas -
"10:15 a.m."
Dez e quinze da manhã -
"3:30 p.m."
(version 1)
Três e trinta da tarde -
"3:30 p.m."
(version 2)
Quinze e trinta -
"6:45 p.m."
(version 1)
Seis e quarenta e cinco da tarde -
"6:45 p.m."
(version 2)
Dezoito e quarenta e cinco -
"noon"
Meio dia
