O bilhete
The ticket
Language note: Masculine: “o bilhete”. Plural: “os bilhetes”.
Culture note: In Portugal people say “bilhete” for trains/metro; “ticket” is understood but sounds more touristy.
Context: You specify what you want to buy: the ticket.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
the (masculine singular)
Definite article used with masculine nouns; here it goes with “bilhete”.
O bilhete inclui lugar marcado no comboio.
The ticket includes an assigned seat on the train.
bilhete
[bee-LYEH-t(uh)]
ticket
Common word for a ticket (train, bus, cinema). For trains you’ll often hear “bilhete de comboio”.
Preciso do bilhete para entrar no comboio.
I need the ticket to board the train.
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