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5 in Portuguese: Complete Guide with Pronunciation

5 in Portuguese = cinco

The number 5 in Portuguese is "cinco" pronounced "SEEN-koo" (BR) or "SEEN-koh" (PT) with stress on first syllable.

Quick Answer

NumberPortuguesePronunciation (BR)Pronunciation (PT)
5cincoSEEN-kooSEEN-koh

Pronunciation

Cinco:

  • Two syllables: "cin-co"
  • Brazilian: "SEEN-koo" (final "o" = "oo")
  • European: "SEEN-koh" (final "o" = "oh")
  • Stress on first syllable

Practical Usage

Counting: ...quatro, cinco, seis... Prices: R$5 = cinco reais Times: 5:00 = cinco horas

Common Phrases

cinco vezes: Five times quinto/quinta: Fifth (ordinal)

Quick Takeaways

  • 5 = cinco
  • Pronounced "SEEN-koo" (BR) or "SEEN-koh" (PT)
  • Stress on first syllable
  • Quinto = fifth

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