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

Welcome to Unit 8 of our Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course, where we will cover Travel and Transportation. In this lesson, we will focus on Ground Transportation.

When traveling to a new country, it's important to know the different modes of transportation in order to get around. In Brazil, for example, buses are the most commonly used form of transportation for traveling within cities. In Portugal, the subway is commonly used, as well as buses and trams.

It's important to note that transportation customs and traditions may differ from country to country, and even from region to region within a country. Understanding these customs can help make your travel experience smoother and more enjoyable.

To navigate the ground transportation systems in Portuguese-speaking countries, it's helpful to know some basic vocabulary. Let's get started:

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Fire Department & Flight.

Vocabulary

Here are some key vocabulary words and phrases related to ground transportation in Portuguese:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Trem	trehng	Train
Metrô	meh-troh	Subway
Ônibus	oh-nee-booys	Bus
Bonde	bohng-deh	Tram
Táxi	tahk-see	Taxi
Estação de trem	es-tah-sahwng di trehng	Train station
Estação de metrô	es-tah-sahwng di meh-troh	Subway station
Ponto de ônibus	poyn-too di oh-nee-booys	Bus stop
Bilhete	beel-yeh-ti	Ticket
Mapa	mah-pah	Map

In addition to these words, it's important to know how to ask for directions and how to understand the responses. Here are some useful phrases:

Onde fica a estação de trem? (ohn-deh fee-ka ah es-tah-sahwng di trehng?) - Where is the train station?
Como eu chego à estação de metrô? (koh-moh ayoo cheh-goo ah es-tah-sahwng di meh-troh?) - How do I get to the subway station?
Quanto custa uma passagem de ônibus? (kwahn-too koos-tah oo-mah pah-sah-jehng di oh-nee-booys?) - How much does a bus ticket cost?
Pode me dizer onde fica esse ponto de ônibus? (poh-deh meh dee-zeer ohn-deh fee-ka ess-ee poyn-too di oh-nee-booys?) - Can you tell me where this bus stop is?

Knowing these phrases will help you communicate with locals and find your way around more easily.

Getting Around

Different modes of transportation may be more or less convenient depending on where you are traveling. In general, buses and metros are cheaper than taxis, but taxis provide a more direct route and are more comfortable for short distances.

In Portugal, trams are a popular form of transportation as they are often part of the city's heritage and offer a unique way to see the sights. In Lisbon, for example, Tram 28 is a popular tourist attraction as it takes passengers on a scenic tour of the city's historic neighborhoods.

When using public transportation, it's important to be aware of safety considerations, such as pickpocketing and scams. Always keep your belongings close to you and be cautious of anyone offering unsolicited help.

Conclusion

By learning key vocabulary and phrases related to ground transportation, you'll be able to navigate Portuguese-speaking countries more easily and enjoyably. Remember to also be aware of transportation customs and traditions, as they may differ from place to place.

In the next lesson, we will conclude our Travel and Transportation unit by discussing Transportation Customs. Stay tuned!

Sources

transportation - Portuguese translation – Linguee

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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

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