Say It’s Noon—In Portuguese! Easy Time Words for Kids in Brazil
Time words appear in everyday life—from meals to school to bedtime. Teaching kids how to say “meio-dia” (noon) and other key phrases in Brazilian Portuguese helps them organize their day and understand common expressions with confidence.
Essential Time Phrases in Brazilian Portuguese
- Que horas são? – What time is it?
- É meio-dia. – It’s noon.
- É meia-noite. – It’s midnight.
- É uma hora. – It’s one o’clock.
- São duas horas. – It’s two o’clock.
- Agora. – Now.
- Mais tarde. – Later.
- Cedo. – Early.
- Tarde. – Late.
- Hora do recreio! – Recess time!
Time-Telling Activities for Kids
Clock Drawing Game
Draw a clock and practice writing times in Portuguese underneath. Ask, “Que horas são?”
Schedule Match-Up
Create a daily routine with images and match the correct time phrases to each activity.
Time Song
Make up a chant using “É meio-dia!” and other times of day to build rhythm and recall.
Time Charades
Act out parts of the day (breakfast, school, bedtime) and guess the time in Portuguese.
How Dinolingo Supports Time Vocabulary
Dinolingo includes time-based phrases, routines, and daily activities in its Brazilian Portuguese lessons. With songs, interactive stories, and repetition, kids learn how to describe moments of the day naturally.
Printable clocks and time worksheets extend the learning experience beyond the screen.
Final Thoughts
Understanding time is essential and saying it in Portuguese makes daily life more engaging. With tools like Dinolingo and playful routines, kids can learn to tell time while building strong language habits.
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