Lisboa
Lisbon
Language note: In Portuguese, the 's' in Lisboa is pronounced like a 'z'.
Culture note: Lisboa is Portugal's vibrant capital, known for its custard tarts, fado music, and iconic trams.
Context: You are planning a trip with a friend. You start by mentioning the capital city of Portugal.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Lisboa
[Lee-zh-boh-ah]
Lisbon
The capital and largest city of Portugal, known for its hilly, coastal landscape, vibrant culture, and historic landmarks.
Visitei Lisboa no verão passado e foi incrível.
I visited Lisbon last summer and it was amazing.
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