How to Say ‘Where is the metro station?’ in Portuguese
Onde é a estação de metro?
💬 Usage Tip: Metro is commonly used in urban areas like Lisbon and Porto.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Metro stations are often marked with an 'M' sign.
Phrase Breakdown
Onde
Where
Used to inquire about a specific location.
Onde fica o museu?
Where is the museum?
é
is
Denotes identity or location.
O banco é ali.
The bank is there.
a estação de metro
the metro station
Refers to a terminal where trains of the metro system arrive and depart.
A estação de metro está fechada.
The metro station is closed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Onde
[on-deh]
Where
Used to ask for a location.
Onde é a estação de autocarros?
Where is the bus station?
é
[eh]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', used in questions.
Onde é o hospital?
Where is the hospital?
a
[ah]
the
Definite article used before a singular noun.
Onde é a escola?
Where is the school?
estação
[eh-stah-sao]
station
A place where trains, buses, or other modes of transport stop.
A estação está ali.
The station is over there.
de
[djee]
of
A preposition used to show possession or relation.
O nome de estação.
The name of the station.
metro
[meh-troo]
subway
An underground railway system.
Preciso apanhar o metro.
I need to catch the subway.
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