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7 in Portuguese: Complete Guide with Pronunciation

7 in Portuguese = sete

The number 7 in Portuguese is "sete" pronounced "SEH-chee" (BR) or "SEH-teh" (PT).

Quick Answer

NumberPortuguesePronunciation (BR)Pronunciation (PT)
7seteSEH-cheeSEH-teh

Pronunciation

Sete:

  • Two syllables: "se-te"
  • Brazilian: "SEH-chee" (soft "t" = "ch")
  • European: "SEH-teh" (hard "t")
  • Stress on first syllable

Brazilian Portuguese: The "te" becomes "chee" - this is a distinctive Brazilian feature

Practical Usage

Counting: ...seis, sete, oito... Prices: R$7 = sete reais Times: 7:00 = sete horas

Common Phrases

sete vezes: Seven times sétimo/sétima: Seventh (ordinal)

Quick Takeaways

  • 7 = sete
  • Brazilian: "SEH-chee"
  • European: "SEH-teh"
  • Sétimo = seventh

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