How to Say ‘The Intercidades is cheaper.’ in Portuguese
O Intercidades é mais barato.
💬 Usage Tip: You can specify: “mais barato do que o Alfa” = “cheaper than the Alfa.”
🇵🇹 In Portugal: If you don’t mind arriving a bit later, many people choose Intercidades to save money.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
the
Definite article (masculine singular), used before a masculine noun.
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)
Name of a CP train service (Intercidades) connecting major cities; often cheaper than faster services.
O Intercidades é mais barato e confortável para ir do Porto a Lisboa.
The Intercidades is cheaper and comfortable for going from Porto to Lisbon.
é
[eh]
is
3rd person singular of “ser” (to be), used to state a general fact/characteristic.
O Intercidades é mais barato, por isso vou comprar esse bilhete.
The Intercidades is cheaper, so I’m going to buy that ticket.
mais
[myshe]
more
Comparative word used with adjectives/adverbs to mean “more”.
O Intercidades é mais barato, mas o Alfa é mais rápido.
The Intercidades is cheaper, but the Alfa is faster.
barato
[bah-RAH-too]
cheap(er)
Adjective meaning “cheap/inexpensive”; here used in a comparison (“mais barato” = cheaper).
O Intercidades é mais barato se comprares o bilhete com antecedência.
The Intercidades is cheaper if you buy the ticket in advance.
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