A1 Collocation Neutral

Apanhar o comboio

To catch the train

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Meaning

To board a train.

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Cultural Background

Punctuality is expected for trains. 'Apanhar o comboio' implies being on time. They use 'pegar o trem'. Using 'apanhar' might sound strange or confusing.

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Regional check

Always check if you are in Portugal or Brazil before using 'apanhar'.

Meaning

To board a train.

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Regional check

Always check if you are in Portugal or Brazil before using 'apanhar'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu vou _____ o comboio das nove.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apanhar

In Portugal, we use 'apanhar' for transport.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu vou _____ o comboio das nove.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apanhar

In Portugal, we use 'apanhar' for transport.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'apanhar o autocarro'.

Related Phrases

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Perder o comboio

contrast

To miss the train

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