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How to Say ‘Excuse me, is this the flight to London?’ in Portuguese

Desculpe, é aqui o voo para Londres?

desh-KOOL-peh eh ah-KEE oo VOH-oo pah-rah LOHN-dresh

[desh-KOOL-peh eh ah-KEE oo VOH-oo pah-rah LOHN-dresh]

💬 Usage Tip: A question keeps the same word order as a statement. Only your rising voice turns é aqui "it's here" into a question.

Phrase Breakdown

Desculpe,

desh-KOOL-peh

Excuse me,

Say 'dush-KOOL-puh'. The 'es' sounds like 'sh', and the final 'e' is nearly silent.

Example

Desculpe, onde é a saída?

Excuse me, where is the exit?

Words in this phrase

Desculpe

[desh-KOOL-peh]

excuse me / sorry

A polite word used to get attention, apologize, or say 'excuse me'.

Example

Desculpe, onde fica a estação?

Excuse me, where is the station?

é aqui o voo

eh ah-KEE oo VOH-oo

is the flight here

Say 'eh a-KEE oo VOH-oo'. Both o's in 'voo' are pronounced, as a long 'voh-oo'.

Example

O voo está atrasado.

The flight is delayed.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third person singular of ser, meaning 'is'.

Example

Isso é importante para a família.

That is important for the family.

aqui

[ah-KEE]

here

A location word meaning 'here,' referring to the place where the speaker is.

Example

Senta-te aqui, por favor.

Sit here, please.

[oo]

the

Masculine singular definite article, used before masculine nouns.

Example

O aniversário é em maio.

The birthday is in May.

voo

[VOH-oo]

flight

Masculine noun for a scheduled plane journey.

Example

O voo está atrasado.

The flight is delayed.

para Londres?

pah-rah LOHN-dresh

to London?

'Para' often sounds like 'PRA'. Say 'LOHN-dresh' and let your voice rise for the question.

Example

Vou para Londres amanhã.

I'm going to London tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

para

[pah-rah]

Indicates direction or purpose.

Example

Ele veio para conversar sobre o novo emprego.

He came to talk about the new job.

Londres

[LOHN-dresh]

London

The Portuguese name for the capital of the United Kingdom.

Example

Vou a Londres amanhã.

I'm going to London tomorrow.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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