Significado
Asks for directions to a train or bus station.
Contexto cultural
Train stations in Portugal are often architectural gems. The São Bento station in Porto is world-famous for its 20,000 azulejo tiles. In many Brazilian cities, the 'estação' refers to the Metro. For long-distance travel, you must go to the 'Rodoviária' (bus station). The Benguela Railway is a major historical and economic landmark. Asking for the 'estação' often implies a connection to this vital transport artery. The Maputo Railway Station is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, often attributed (incorrectly) to Gustave Eiffel.
Use 'Fica' for permanence
While 'é' is okay, using 'fica' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when asking for locations.
Trem vs Comboio
Don't say 'trem' in Lisbon or 'comboio' in Rio unless you want a confused look!
Significado
Asks for directions to a train or bus station.
Use 'Fica' for permanence
While 'é' is okay, using 'fica' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when asking for locations.
Trem vs Comboio
Don't say 'trem' in Lisbon or 'comboio' in Rio unless you want a confused look!
Always start with a greeting
In Portuguese culture, jumping straight into a question is rude. Start with 'Bom dia' or 'Com licença'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb to ask where the station is.
Onde ___ a estação?
The third-person singular of 'ser' is 'é', used for locations of buildings.
Which is the correct way to ask for the station in Portugal?
Asking for a train station in Lisbon:
In Portugal, 'comboio' is the word for train.
Complete the dialogue.
Traveler: Com licença, onde é a estação? Local: ______ ali, na esquina.
Both 'É' and 'Fica' can be used to describe the location of a station.
Match the phrase to the region.
1. Estação de trem / 2. Estação de comboios
Brazil uses 'trem' and Portugal uses 'comboio'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Types of Estações
Transport
- • Trem/Comboio
- • Metrô
- • Autocarros
Other
- • Rádio
- • Televisão
- • Espacial
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosOnde ___ a estação?
The third-person singular of 'ser' is 'é', used for locations of buildings.
Asking for a train station in Lisbon:
In Portugal, 'comboio' is the word for train.
Traveler: Com licença, onde é a estação? Local: ______ ali, na esquina.
Both 'É' and 'Fica' can be used to describe the location of a station.
1. Estação de trem / 2. Estação de comboios
Brazil uses 'trem' and Portugal uses 'comboio'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but it's less common. 'É' or 'Fica' are preferred for permanent landmarks.
'Estação' is a large hub (train/metro), while 'paragem' (PT) or 'ponto' (BR) is a simple bus stop.
It is feminine (a estação). Words ending in -ção are almost always feminine.
Say: 'Onde é a estação mais próxima?'
Frases relacionadas
Onde fica o metrô?
similarWhere is the subway?
Como chego à estação?
builds onHow do I get to the station?
A que horas parte o comboio?
specialized formWhat time does the train leave?
Onde é a rodoviária?
contrastWhere is the bus station?
