O bilhete
The ticket
Language note: Masculine: o bilhete. Plural: os bilhetes. Verb collocation: “comprar um bilhete” (to buy a ticket).
Culture note: In Portugal, “bilhete” can be for transport, cinema, concerts—same word, many tickets!
Context: They specify what you should keep.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article used before “bilhete.”
O bilhete do elétrico tem de ser validado.
The tram ticket has to be validated.
bilhete
[bee-LHET(uh)]
ticket
A transport ticket; you may need it for inspection on board.
O bilhete está no bolso para mostrar no elétrico.
The ticket is in my pocket to show on the tram.
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