Linha
Line (metro line)
Language note: Pronounced “LEEN-ya”. The “nh” sound is like Spanish “ñ”.
Culture note: On signage you’ll see colors + letters; locals mix both: “a linha azul (A)”.
Context: You repeat the important keyword to confirm you understood it’s a metro line.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Linha
[LEEN-yah]
line; route
In metro context, “linha” means a specific service route (e.g., Linha D).
Qual é a Linha que vai para o centro?
Which line goes to the city centre?
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