Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Dois / Duas
[/dojʃ/ /ˈduaʃ/]
Two
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number two, with masculine (dois) and feminine (duas) forms.
Número cardinal dois, com formas masculina e feminina.
Example
Ela tem dois filhos e duas filhas.
She has two sons and two daughters.
Etymology
The word 'dois' / 'duas' originates from the Latin 'Duo' which denotes the numeral two, evolving in Portuguese to agree with the gender of the noun being counted.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written Portuguese, 'dois' and 'duas' are employed in formal and informal registers across regional dialects.