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Portuguese Vocabulary → Unit 8: Travel and Transportation → Air Travel

As a Portuguese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I believe learning vocabulary related to travel and transportation is essential for any beginner language learner. In this unit, we will focus on air travel and the Portuguese vocabulary related to booking and taking a flight, as well as a brief introduction to ground transportation.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Bus Station & Resources.

Air Travel

Air travel has become increasingly popular in recent years, and knowing how to book a flight and navigate the airport in Portuguese can be very useful when traveling to Portuguese-speaking countries.

Here is some essential Portuguese vocabulary related to air travel:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English Translation
Aeroporto	[ah-eh-roh-POHR-too]	Airport
Passaporte	[pah-sah-POHR-tchee]	Passport
Visto	[VEES-toh]	Visa
Companhia aérea	[kohm-PAH-nya a-AY-ree-ah]	Airline
Check-in	[chek-EEN]	Check-in
Bagagem	[bah-GAH-jem]	Luggage
Sala de embarque	[SAH-lah deh em-bahr-GHEE]	Boarding gate
Cartão de embarque	[kahr-TAH-oh deh em-bahr-GHEE]	Boarding pass
Voar	[vo-AHR]	To fly
Voo	[VOH-oh]	Flight

Other useful phrases to know include:

Quanto custa um voo para...? [KWAHN-too KOOS-tah oon voh pah-rah...] (How much does a flight to...cost?)
Qual é o horário do voo? [KAHL eh oh oh-rah-RYOH doh voh?] (What is the flight schedule?)
Onde fica a saída de emergência? [OHN-deh FEE-kah ah sah-EE-dah deh eh-mehr-ZHEN-syah?] (Where is the emergency exit?)
Eu tenho medo de voar. [eh-oo TEH-nyoh MEH-doh deh vo-AHR] (I am afraid of flying.)

It is important to note that many of these phrases may vary by region, especially when it comes to slang and colloquialisms.

Ground Transportation

While air travel is often the fastest way to get around, ground transportation is still an essential part of travel. Here are some essential Portuguese vocabulary related to ground transportation:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English Translation
Ônibus	[OH-nee-boos]	Bus
Metrô	[meh-TROH]	Subway/metro
Trem	[trehng]	Train
Táxi	[TAH-ksee]	Taxi
Carro	[KAH-hoo]	Car

To navigate public transportation systems, it is helpful to know phrases such as:

Onde fica a parada de ônibus/metrô/trem? [OHN-deh FEE-kah ah pah-RAH-dah deh OH-nee-boos/meh-TROH/trehng] (Where is the bus/subway/train stop?)
Quanto custa uma passagem para...? [KWAHN-too KOOS-tah OO-mah pah-SAH-jeng pah-rah...] (How much does a ticket to...cost?)
Eu gostaria de ir para...[eh-oo goh-STAH-ree-ah deh eer pah-rah...] (I would like to go to...)

Remember that practice is key when it comes to learning a new language, so try to use these phrases and vocabulary words as much as possible in your everyday life.

Transportation Customs

Finally, let's briefly touch upon some Portuguese customs and etiquette related to transportation. Portuguese locals are known for being polite and friendly, so it is important to be respectful and considerate when using public transportation.

Here are some tips:

When taking a bus or train, always give up your seat to pregnant women, elderly people, or anyone with a visible disability.
When taking a taxi, it is customary to tip the driver 10% of the total fare.
In Portugal, cars drive on the right side of the road, so be sure to familiarize yourself with local traffic laws and road signs.

By following these customs and etiquette guidelines, you will be sure to have a positive and memorable experience when traveling in a Portuguese-speaking country.

Sources

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases

Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense

Unit 3: Family and Descriptions

Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses

Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures

Unit 6: Food and Drink

Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense

Unit 8: Travel and Transportation

Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions

Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

Videos

Planning Your Flight | Portuguese Air Travel - YouTube

The Boarding Gate | Portuguese Air Travel - YouTube

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