É rápido
Is fast
Language note: “rápido” agrees with masculine “comboio.” For feminine nouns: “rápida.”
Culture note: Speed is a big selling point on Porto–Lisbon: Alfa is typically the quickest option.
Context: The clerk gives the main advantage: speed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
É
[eh]
is
“é” = “is/it is”; used to describe something with an adjective.
É rápido ir do Porto para Lisboa no Alfa Pendular.
It's fast to go from Porto to Lisbon on the Alfa Pendular.
rápido
[RAH-pee-doo]
fast / quick
Adjective describing speed; often used for transport times (comboio rápido).
O Alfa Pendular é rápido.
The Alfa Pendular is fast.
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