O Intercidades
The Intercidades
Language note: Also masculine: “o Intercidades.” It’s a service category, not a single train name.
Culture note: Intercidades is a classic long-distance option—slower than Alfa but often good value.
Context: The clerk also mentions the other common service option.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
the
Masculine singular article; used before train service names.
O Intercidades é mais barato do que o Alfa Pendular.
The Intercidades is cheaper than the Alfa Pendular.
Intercidades
[in-ter-see-DAH-desh]
Intercity (train service)
Name of a long-distance service in Portugal; generally slower than Alfa Pendular but often cheaper.
O Intercidades do Porto para Lisboa tem bons horários.
The Intercidades from Porto to Lisbon has good schedules.
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