Learning the months in Portuguese is an important step for beginners who want to talk about dates, birthdays, plans, trips, classes, and schedules in Brazilian Portuguese.
The months of the year appear in many real-life situations. You can use them to say when something happens, talk about your birthday, schedule a class, or understand dates in Portuguese.
In this beginner-friendly guide, you will learn how to say January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December in Portuguese.
Months in Portuguese
Here are the months of the year in Brazilian Portuguese:
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| January | Janeiro |
| February | Fevereiro |
| March | Março |
| April | Abril |
| May | Maio |
| June | Junho |
| July | Julho |
| August | Agosto |
| September | Setembro |
| October | Outubro |
| November | Novembro |
| December | Dezembro |
For another reference, you can also check this external list of months of the year in different languages, including Portuguese.
How to Say January to December in Portuguese
The months in Portuguese are similar to English in some cases, but the spelling and pronunciation are different.
- Janeiro = January
- Fevereiro = February
- Março = March
- Abril = April
- Maio = May
- Junho = June
- Julho = July
- Agosto = August
- Setembro = September
- Outubro = October
- Novembro = November
- Dezembro = December
Are Months Capitalized in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, months are usually not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence or in a title.
This is different from English, where months are normally capitalized.
Examples:
- Eu nasci em janeiro. = I was born in January.
- Minha aula é em março. = My class is in March.
- Janeiro é o primeiro mês do ano. = January is the first month of the year.
How to Say “In January” in Portuguese
To say in January, in February, or in March in Portuguese, use em before the month.
The beginner pattern is:
em + month
Examples:
- em janeiro = in January
- em fevereiro = in February
- em março = in March
- em abril = in April
- em dezembro = in December
You can use this pattern to talk about birthdays, trips, classes, and plans.
How to Say Dates in Portuguese
To say a date in Portuguese, a common structure is:
day + de + month
Examples:
- 1 de janeiro = January 1st
- 10 de março = March 10th
- 25 de dezembro = December 25th
In Brazilian Portuguese, the day usually comes before the month. So instead of saying “April 29,” Portuguese usually says 29 de abril.
If you are still learning numbers, you can review our guide to numbers in Portuguese before practicing dates.
Using Months in Real Portuguese Sentences
Months become more useful when you use them in real sentences.
- Eu nasci em janeiro. = I was born in January.
- Meu aniversário é em março. = My birthday is in March.
- Eu viajo em julho. = I travel in July.
- As aulas começam em setembro. = Classes start in September.
- O Natal é em dezembro. = Christmas is in December.
If you want to talk about weekly routines too, you can also read our guide to days of the week in Portuguese.
Months and Seasons in Portuguese
Once you know the months in Portuguese, you can also start connecting them with the seasons.
- Primavera = Spring
- Verão = Summer
- Outono = Fall / Autumn
- Inverno = Winter
For another reference, you can also check this external list of seasons of the year in different languages, including Portuguese.
Remember that Brazil is in the Southern Hemisphere, so seasons may happen at different times than in countries like the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.
Common Mistakes with Months
One common mistake is capitalizing every month because English does that.
In normal Portuguese sentences, months usually stay lowercase.
- Correct: Eu nasci em janeiro.
- Not natural: Eu nasci em Janeiro.
Another common mistake is using the English date order. In Portuguese, the day usually comes before the month.
- English: April 29
- Portuguese: 29 de abril
A Simple Birthday Example in Portuguese
Here is a short beginner-friendly example:
Meu aniversário é em maio.
Eu nasci no dia 10 de maio.
Minha festa é no sábado.
English meaning:
My birthday is in May.
I was born on May 10th.
My party is on Saturday.
Quick Practice
Try translating these months and date phrases into Portuguese:
- January
- March
- May
- July
- September
- December
- In January
- April 29
Answers:
- Janeiro
- Março
- Maio
- Julho
- Setembro
- Dezembro
- Em janeiro
- 29 de abril
Final Takeaway
The months in Portuguese are useful for talking about birthdays, plans, travel, classes, holidays, and schedules.
Start with these essential words:
- Janeiro = January
- Fevereiro = February
- Março = March
- Abril = April
- Maio = May
- Junho = June
- Julho = July
- Agosto = August
- Setembro = September
- Outubro = October
- Novembro = November
- Dezembro = December
After learning the months, you can keep practicing beginner Portuguese with our guide to greetings in Portuguese.
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FAQ:
Portuguese Months
What are the months in Portuguese?
The months in Portuguese are janeiro, fevereiro, março, abril, maio, junho, julho, agosto, setembro, outubro, novembro, and dezembro.
How do you say January in Portuguese?
January in Portuguese is janeiro. In normal Portuguese sentences, it is usually written with a lowercase letter.
How do you say December in Portuguese?
December in Portuguese is dezembro.
Are months capitalized in Portuguese?
Months are usually not capitalized in Portuguese unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence or in a title.
How do you say in January in Portuguese?
In January in Portuguese is em janeiro. The same pattern works for other months, such as em fevereiro, em março, and em abril.
How do you write dates in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, dates usually use the pattern day + de + month. For example, April 29 is 29 de abril.