How to Say ‘Where is the nearest supermarket?’ in Portuguese
Onde fica o supermercado mais próximo?
💬 Usage Tip: 'Supermercado' is another cognate, similar to the English word.
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Phrase Breakdown
Onde fica
Where is
Used to ask about the location of something.
Onde fica o museu?
Where is the museum?
o supermercado
the supermarket
A large self-service store selling groceries.
O supermercado está fechado.
The supermarket is closed.
mais próximo
nearest
The closest in distance.
O banco mais próximo é longe.
The nearest bank is far.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Onde
[ˈõ.dɨ]
Where
Questioning the location of something.
Onde fica a loja?
Where is the store?
fica
[ˈfi.kɐ]
is located
Referring to position or whereabouts.
Onde fica o correio?
Where is the post office located?
o
[u]
the
Used to specify what is being referred to.
Onde fica o banco?
Where is the bank?
supermercado
[su.pɨɾ.mɛɾ.ˈka.du]
supermarket
A large shop selling groceries and other goods.
Onde fica o supermercado local?
Where is the local supermarket?
mais
[ˈmajʃ]
closest
Nearest or most accessible.
Onde fica a farmácia mais próxima?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
próximo
[ˈpɾɔ.si.mu]
nearby
Closest in distance.
Onde fica o café mais próximo?
Where is the nearest café?
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