Portuguese · Getting around
Portuguese phrases for getting around
Ask where something is, buy a ticket, understand the answer. These ten sentences cover trains, buses, taxis and directions.
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Step 4Onde fica o hotel?
Where is the hotel?
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| # | English | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where is the train station? | Onde fica a estação de trem? |
| 2 | How do I get to the airport? | Como chego ao aeroporto? |
| 3 | One ticket to the city center, please. | Uma passagem para o centro, por favor. |
| 4 | What time does the train leave? | A que horas sai o trem? |
| 5 | Which platform? | Qual plataforma? |
| 6 | Does this bus go to the museum? | Este ônibus vai para o museu? |
| 7 | Turn left at the corner. | Vire à esquerda na esquina. |
| 8 | Go straight ahead. | Siga em frente. |
| 9 | Is it far? | É longe? |
| 10 | Can you show me on the map? | Pode me mostrar no mapa? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Pode repetir, por favor? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Fale mais devagar, por favor. |
| I do not understand. | Eu não entendo. |
Tips
- Asking is easy. Understanding the answer is the hard part, so learn left, right and straight on cold.
- Show the destination on your phone and ask them to point. It beats a long spoken answer.
- Learn the numbers 1 to 20. Platforms, buses and times all use them.
These sentences are Brazilian Portuguese. In Portugal, many words differ: comboio for train, autocarro for bus, pequeno-almoço for breakfast and casa de banho for toilet.
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How do you say “Where is the train station” in Portuguese?
“Onde fica a estação de trem?”.
What are the most useful Portuguese phrases for getting around?
“Onde fica a estação de trem?” (Where is the train station?) “Como chego ao aeroporto?” (How do I get to the airport?) “Uma passagem para o centro, por favor.” (One ticket to the city center, please.) “A que horas sai o trem?” (What time does the train leave?) “Qual plataforma?” (Which platform?)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Portuguese?
Say “Eu não entendo.” (I do not understand.), then “Fale mais devagar, por favor.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Pode repetir, por favor?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Portuguese phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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