Count to 20 in Brazilian Portuguese—With a Game Kids Will Love
Why Counting in Portuguese Is a Great Starting Point
Numbers are one of the first things kids learn in any new language. In Brazilian Portuguese, learning to count from 1 to 20 gives children a foundation they can build on for shopping, games, telling time, and more. With repetition and play, these numbers become second nature.
Portuguese Numbers 1–20 for Kids
1 – Um
2 – Dois
3 – Três
4 – Quatro
5 – Cinco
6 – Seis
7 – Sete
8 – Oito
9 – Nove
10 – Dez
11 – Onze
12 – Doze
13 – Treze
14 – Quatorze
15 – Quinze
16 – Dezesseis
17 – Dezessete
18 – Dezoito
19 – Dezenove
20 – Vinte
Fun Ways to Practice Counting in Portuguese
Number Jump Game
Write numbers on pieces of paper and spread them out. Call out a number in Portuguese and let your child jump to the correct one.
Clap and Count
Clap your hands and count aloud together: “Um, dois, três…” Practice rhythm and pronunciation.
Number Hunt
Hide number cards around the room. Call out numbers to find: “Onde está o número sete?”
Build a Number Train
Draw or cut out a train with 20 cars. Label each one and practice putting them in the right order.
How Dinolingo Supports Number Learning
Dinolingo includes counting games, songs, and stories in Brazilian Portuguese. Kids hear each number pronounced clearly and practice through repetition and visuals.
Printable flashcards and worksheets support learning away from the screen and help reinforce number skills at home.
Final Thoughts
Learning to count in Portuguese is a fun, confidence-boosting milestone. With interactive play and engaging tools like Dinolingo, kids can master their numbers while laying the foundation for more complex language skills.
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