Onde é a plataforma?
Which platform is it?
Language note: Literally “Where is the platform?” If you want “which,” you can say: “Qual é a plataforma?”
Culture note: Check the departures board for “cais/plataforma” and the company name—terminals can be busy.
Context: You ask the full question about the platform clearly.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Onde
[ON-deh]
Where
Used to ask for directions inside stations/terminals.
Onde é a plataforma para Lisboa?
Where is the platform for Lisbon?
é
[eh]
is
From “ser”; “Onde é…?” = “Where is…?”
Onde é a plataforma do próximo autocarro?
Where is the platform for the next bus?
a
[ah]
the (feminine singular)
Feminine article used with “plataforma”.
A plataforma é perto da entrada.
The platform is near the entrance.
plataforma
[plah-tah-FOR-mah]
platform (bus stand)
Departure stand/bay in a bus terminal (PT-PT usage).
A plataforma do autocarro é a número 4.
The bus platform is number 4.
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