50 essential Portuguese words for travel
50 Portuguese words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.
Travel and accommodation 13 words
| Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
| voo | flight |
| conta | bill |
| local | site |
| guia | guide |
| hotel | hotel |
| suite | suite |
| tenda | tent |
| andar | floor |
| etapa | leg of a journey |
| partida | departure |
| entrada | admission |
| volta | return |
| estadia | stay |
Transport and travel 13 words
| Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
| autocarro | bus |
| camioneta | coach |
| mota | motorbike |
| porto | harbour |
| cais | platform |
| roda | wheel |
| táxi | taxi |
| faixa de rodagem | lane |
| bicicleta | bicycle |
| avião | plane |
| metro | underground |
| avaria | breakdown |
| estrada | road |
Town and public places 12 words
| Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
| rua | street |
| estação de comboios | train station |
| parque | park |
| mapa | map |
| ponte | bridge |
| ruído | noise |
| multidão | crowd |
| museu | museum |
| praça | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| correios | post office |
| estádio | stadium |
| cidade | city |
Politeness and small talk 12 words
| Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
| não | no |
| sim | yes |
| obrigado | thank you |
| olá | hiInformal greeting |
| saúde | cheers |
| estou bem | I am fine |
| lamento | sorryApology |
| bom dia | helloGreeting on arrival, during the day |
| de nada | you are welcomeEveryday use |
| e o senhor | and you |
| respeito | respect |
| sorriso | smile |
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