Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Quatro
[/ˈkwatɾu/]
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number four.
Número cardinal quatro.
Example
A mesa tem quatro cadeiras.
The table has four chairs.
Etymology
The word 'quatro' is derived from the Latin 'Quattuor', which has maintained a similar form throughout its evolution into the modern Portuguese language.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'quatro' is prevalent in speech and writing across all Portuguese-speaking regions.