A estação
The station
Language note: “Estação” can be train, metro, or bus station—context decides. Diminutive: “estaçãozinha” (small station).
Culture note: Portugal’s train stations can be historic sights themselves (e.g., Porto-São Bento’s azulejos).
Context: To be extra clear, you repeat the key word you mean (the place you’re heading to).
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
the (feminine singular)
Definite article used before feminine singular nouns.
A estação fica no centro.
The station is in the center.
estação
[esh-tuh-SOWng]
station
Commonly refers to the train/metro station; important in travel and directions.
A estação é a próxima paragem do elétrico.
The station is the tram’s next stop.
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