E chega a que horas a Lisboa?
What time does it arrive in Lisbon?
Language note: More natural option: “E chega a Lisboa a que horas?” (same meaning, smoother rhythm).
Culture note: A helpful add-on: “Chega a Oriente ou a Santa Apolónia?” to confirm which Lisbon station.
Context: You ask the full natural question about the arrival time in Lisbon.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
E
[eh]
and
Connects to previous info (departure) to ask about arrival.
E chega a que horas a Lisboa, mais ou menos?
And what time does it arrive in Lisbon, more or less?
chega
[SHEH-gah]
(it) arrives
Verb “chegar” in present (3rd person singular) to ask about arrival.
E chega a que horas a Lisboa no domingo?
And what time does it arrive in Lisbon on Sunday?
a
[ah]
to
Preposition marking the destination (a Lisboa).
E chega a que horas a Lisboa com este comboio?
And what time does it arrive in Lisbon on this train?
que
[keh]
what
Part of “a que horas” question structure.
E chega a que horas a Lisboa?
And what time does it arrive in Lisbon?
horas
[OH-rash]
hours / time
“horas” here means the arrival time.
E chega a que horas a Lisboa normalmente?
And what time does it usually arrive in Lisbon?
a
[ah]
to
Preposition marking the destination (a Lisboa).
E chega a que horas a Lisboa com este comboio?
And what time does it arrive in Lisbon on this train?
Lisboa
[leesh-BOH-ah]
Lisbon
Destination city in this question.
E chega a que horas a Lisboa? Preciso de lá estar cedo.
And what time does it arrive in Lisbon? I need to be there early.
Phrase Parts
E
And
Used to continue the conversation with a follow-up question.
E depois?
And then?
chega
does it arrive / it arrives
From 'chegar' (to arrive). Present tense for schedules.
Chega tarde?
Does it arrive late?
a que horas
at what time
Time question phrase placed after the verb in this sentence.
Chegas a que horas?
What time do you arrive?
a Lisboa?
in/to Lisbon?
Here 'a' marks the destination/arrival place. With cities, Portuguese often uses 'a'.
Chego a Lisboa às dez.
I arrive in Lisbon at ten.
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