A Lisboa
In Lisbon
Language note: With cities, “a” can mean “to/in” depending on the verb. Here with “chegar” it’s “arrive in Lisbon.”
Culture note: People say “em Lisboa” (in Lisbon) for location, but with “chegar” it’s typically “chegar a Lisboa.”
Context: You clarify the city you mean for arrival: Lisbon.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
to
Preposition “a” meaning “to” (destination).
Vou a Lisboa de comboio.
I’m going to Lisbon by train.
Lisboa
[leesh-BOH-ah]
Lisbon
Capital of Portugal; common destination on the Porto–Lisboa train route.
Chego a Lisboa ao fim da manhã.
I arrive in Lisbon by late morning.
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