How to Say ‘Where is the nearest school?’ in Portuguese
Onde fica a escola mais próxima?
💬 Usage Tip: 'Fica' is a useful verb meaning 'is located', crucial for getting directions.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Education is highly valued in Portugal, and schools are generally well-regarded.
Phrase Breakdown
Onde fica
Where is
Used to ask about the location of something.
Onde fica a biblioteca?
Where is the library?
a escola
the school
An institution for educating children or adults.
A escola está fechada.
The school is closed.
mais próxima
nearest
The closest in distance.
A loja mais próxima é longe.
The nearest store is far.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Onde
[ˈõ.dɨ]
Where
Questioning the location of something.
Onde fica sua casa?
Where is your house?
fica
[ˈfi.kɐ]
is located
Indicating the location or position.
Onde fica o hospital?
Where is the hospital located?
a
[ɐ]
the
Used to refer to something specific.
Onde fica a entrada?
Where is the entrance?
escola
[iʃ.ˈko.lɐ]
school
An institution for educating children.
Onde fica a escola de idiomas?
Where is the language school?
mais
[ˈmajʃ]
closest
Nearest in space or position.
Onde fica a saída mais próxima?
Where is the nearest exit?
próxima
[ˈpɾɔ.si.mɐ]
nearby
Close in distance.
Onde fica o restaurante mais próximo?
Where is the nearest restaurant?
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