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2 in Portuguese: Complete Guide with Pronunciation

2 in Portuguese = dois / duas

The number 2 in Portuguese is "dois" (masculine) pronounced "doysh" or "duas" (feminine) pronounced "DOO-ahsh". Gender agreement applies.

Quick Answer

NumberPortuguese (m)Portuguese (f)Pronunciation (m)Pronunciation (f)
2doisduasdoyshDOO-ahsh

Pronunciation

Dois (masculine):

  • One syllable: "doysh"
  • Brazilian: "doysh" (soft "s")
  • European: "doysh" (sh sound)

Duas (feminine):

  • Two syllables: "DOO-ahsh"
  • Stress on first syllable

Gender Agreement

Masculine: dois livros (two books) Feminine: duas casas (two houses)

Practical Usage

Counting: um, dois, três... Prices: R$2 = dois reais Times: 2:00 = duas horas (feminine)

Common Phrases

dois a dois: Two by two ambos/ambas: Both duas vezes: Twice

Quick Takeaways

  • 2 = dois (m) / duas (f)
  • Pronounced "doysh" / "DOO-ahsh"
  • Gender agreement required
  • 2:00 = duas horas

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