A estação
The station
Language note: Same phrase without punctuation; in speech you might hear “na estação” = at the station.
Culture note: Stations often have cafés—grabbing a coffee (“um café”) before boarding is a Portuguese classic.
Context: The staff member repeats the key word, confirming you mean the station area.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
the (feminine singular)
Same article "a" used before a feminine noun; often unstressed in speech.
A estação é ali à direita.
The station is right there on the right.
estação
[esh-tah-SOW]
station
Refers to the station (often bus station) where you catch the bus or find the ticket office.
A estação tem bilheteira e painéis com horários.
The station has a ticket office and boards with schedules.
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