A estação.
The station.
Language note: Feminine noun: “a estação.” Plural: “as estações.”
Culture note: Porto has multiple big transport points (e.g., Campanhã for trains), and bus terminals may be separate—always check which “estação” you need.
Context: You look around to confirm where you are supposed to go and mention the place you mean.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
the (feminine singular)
Definite article used with feminine singular nouns: "a estação" = “the station.”
A estação fica perto do centro.
The station is near the city center.
estação
[esh-tah-SOW]
station
In this context, the bus station/terminal. Used when asking where to go for buses or tickets.
A estação de autocarros do Porto é grande.
Porto’s bus station is big.
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