A plataforma
The platform
Language note: Feminine: “a plataforma.” In bus stations you might also hear “cais” (bay).
Culture note: Bus departures in Portugal are often organized by “cais” numbers rather than train-style platforms.
Context: You specify what you’re looking for: the platform.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
the (feminine singular)
Definite article for feminine nouns like “plataforma”.
A plataforma fica à direita.
The platform is on the right.
plataforma
[plah-tah-FOR-mah]
platform (bus bay)
At a bus terminal, “plataforma” is the departure bay/stand (platform).
A plataforma do autocarro para Lisboa é a 7.
The platform for the bus to Lisbon is number 7.
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