Vou.
I’m going.
Language note: 1st person of “ir”: eu vou. It can also mean “I will” depending on context.
Culture note: Using the verb as an answer sounds very natural in Portugal (more than always saying “Sim”).
Context: The clerk asks if you’re taking that trip today, and you confirm you are going.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vou
[voh]
I’m going.
1st person singular of “ir” (to go). A short confirmation: “I’m going.”
Vou de comboio do Porto para Lisboa.
I'm going by train from Porto to Lisbon.
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