Centro da cidade
City center
Language note: The phrase often used for navigational purposes.
Culture note: In Portugal, city centers are often bustling with activity and full of cafés and shops.
Context: You mention your destination as the city center.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Centro
[SEN-troh]
City center
The central or main part of a city.
O trânsito é sempre intenso no centro da cidade.
Traffic is always heavy in the city center.
da
[dah]
of the
Indicates possession, meaning belonging to.
O centro da cidade está cheio de turistas.
The city center is full of tourists.
cidade
[see-DAH-deh]
city
Refers to an urban area that is larger than a town.
Há muitos eventos no centro da cidade.
There are many events in the city center.
Phrase Parts
Centro
Da cidade
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