Este elétrico
This tram
Language note: Try linking words smoothly: “Es-te e-lé-tri-co.” Portuguese often “runs words together.”
Culture note: At stops, locals may gesture toward the arriving tram and confirm quickly with this phrase.
Context: Before boarding, you confirm you’re talking about the same vehicle.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Este
[ESH-tuh]
this
Demonstrative used to point to something you can see/are close to.
Este elétrico é rápido.
This tram is fast.
elétrico
[eh-LEH-tree-koo]
tram
Vehicle used in the city; useful in travel questions about direction and stops.
Este elétrico vai para a estação.
This tram goes to the station.
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