A viagem
The trip / journey
Language note: Feminine noun: a viagem. Related: “viajar” (to travel).
Culture note: Portuguese people often talk about travel time: “A viagem demora…” (The trip takes…).
Context: As the tram moves, the local comments about the journey, starting with the subject.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
the (feminine singular)
Definite article used with feminine singular nouns (e.g., “a viagem” = “the trip”).
A viagem até Lisboa começa cedo.
The trip to Lisbon starts early.
viagem
[vee-AH-zhem]
trip; journey
Refers to the journey/trip (by tram, train, etc.), e.g., the journey between Porto and Lisbon.
A viagem de comboio entre o Porto e Lisboa é confortável.
The train trip between Porto and Lisbon is comfortable.
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