número
1. A mathematical value used for counting, measuring, or calculating
The number 7 is considered lucky in many cultures.
O número 7 é considerado de sorte em muitas culturas.
2. A digit or sequence of digits used to identify something
What is your phone number?
Qual é o seu número de telefone?
3. A quantity or amount of something
A large number of people attended the concert.
Um grande número de pessoas compareceu ao concerto.
4. A single issue of a magazine or newspaper
I bought the latest number of that magazine.
Comprei o último número dessa revista.
5. A song or musical piece, especially in a performance
The final number of the show was spectacular.
O número final do espetáculo foi espetacular.
6. (Verb) To assign a number to something; to count or enumerate
Number the pages of your essay from 1 to 10.
Numere as páginas do seu ensaio de 1 a 10.
7. (Verb) To total or amount to a specific quantity
The audience numbered approximately 500 people.
O público totalizava aproximadamente 500 pessoas.
In Brazilian culture, numbers hold significance in games like 'jogo do bicho' (an illegal numbers betting game with deep cultural roots). In American culture, numbers are fundamental to sports statistics and lottery culture. Phone numbers and numerical identification are culturally important in both countries for identification and communication purposes.
NYC Slang
num (informal abbreviated form in casual speech)
Related Idioms & Phrases
by the numbers - according to rules or standard procedure (pelos números, conforme as regras)
your number is up - your time has come, often suggesting trouble (sua hora chegou)
a number on someone - to trick or deceive someone (pregar uma peça em alguém)
back number - outdated person or thing (pessoa ou coisa obsoleta)
look after number one - to look out for yourself (cuidar de si mesmo)
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