De autocarro
By bus
Language note: “autocarro” = bus (Portugal). In Brazil you’ll hear “ônibus.”
Culture note: You’ll see “Autocarros” on signs. Big operators include FlixBus, Rede Expressos, and others depending on the route.
Context: You answer briefly, confirming you mean the bus option.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[duh]
by
"De" + transport = means of travel. Often used as a short answer: “By bus.”
Como vais para Lisboa? De autocarro.
How are you going to Lisbon? By bus.
autocarro
[ow-toh-KAH-hoo]
bus / coach
Intercity bus/coach; common for travelling between Porto and Lisbon.
De autocarro, a viagem é confortável.
By bus, the trip is comfortable.
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