How to Say ‘It’s platform 6.’ in Portuguese
É a plataforma 6.
💬 Usage Tip: Use “É a…” because “plataforma” is feminine. You can also say “É na plataforma 6” (= It’s on platform 6).
🇵🇹 In Portugal: You’ll hear quick answers like this from staff—short and practical, not rude.
Phrase Breakdown
É
It is
Identification with 'ser' (not 'estar') in this context.
É a porta 3.
It’s door 3.
a plataforma
the platform
Noun phrase; stress: pla-ta-FOR-ma.
A plataforma é longe.
The platform is far.
6.
6.
Platform number; in speech: 'seis'.
Plataforma seis.
Platform six.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
É
[EH]
It is
From the verb “ser” (to be). Used to identify something: “É a plataforma 6.” = “It’s platform 6.”
Sim, É a plataforma 6 para o autocarro de Lisboa.
Yes, it is platform 6 for the bus to Lisbon.
a
[uh]
the
Feminine singular definite article, used before a feminine noun: “a plataforma”.
Procure a plataforma certa: a plataforma 6.
Look for the correct platform: platform 6.
plataforma
[pluh-tuh-FOR-muh]
platform
In a bus station, the numbered place where buses depart/arrive and where you line up to board.
A plataforma 6 fica ao fundo do terminal.
Platform 6 is at the back of the terminal.
6
[seis]
6 (six)
The numeral for “six”; in speech you’d usually say “seis” when asking for directions.
A plataforma 6 é a minha, a 6.
Platform 6 is mine, number 6.
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