thirty

[/ˈθɜːr.ti/]
adjective, noun, numeral
trinta
1. The cardinal number equal to 3 × 10; coming after twenty-nine in a sequence
She is thirty years old.
Ela tem trinta anos de idade.
2. A group or set of thirty people or things
A thirty of soldiers marched down the street.
Um grupo de trinta soldados desfilou pela rua.
3. The numeral or digit representing this number (30)
Write thirty on the board.
Escreva trinta no quadro.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, turning thirty is often seen as a significant milestone marking the transition from young adulthood to full adulthood. In Brazil, celebrations for 'trinta anos' are common social events. The number is used frequently in age discussions, measurements, and countdowns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
three tensXXX (Roman numerals)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trinta
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
trinta
Identical pronunciation and usage as in Brazil
USA
thirty
Standard usage; often used in age contexts

Related Words

twenty-ninethirty-onethirtieththirty-fold

Related Idioms & Phrases

the roaring thirties - referring to the 1930s
dirty thirty - slang for someone's thirtieth birthday
trinta e poucos - 'thirty and some' (Brazilian Portuguese for someone in their thirties)
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