How do you say "Extra time" in Portuguese?

"Extra time" in Portuguese is "Tempo extra". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘Extra time’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Tempo extra" mean in English?

"Tempo extra" means "Extra time" in English. Usage tip: In Portuguese, descriptive words often come after the noun, so [tempo extra] is literally [time extra]. You can reuse that order in many common phrases, like [dinheiro extra].

Tempo extra

TEM-po EX-tra

[TEM-po EX-tra]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portuguese, descriptive words often come after the noun, so [tempo extra] is literally [time extra]. You can reuse that order in many common phrases, like [dinheiro extra].

Phrase Breakdown

Tempo

[TEM-po]

Extra time

Additional time beyond the usual or expected.

Example

Vou precisar de tempo extra para resolver isso.

I will need extra time to resolve this.

extra

[EX-tra]

extra

Indicates something more than usual.

Example

Tempo extra pode ser necessário para o pagamento.

Extra time may be needed for the payment.

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