How to Say ‘My flight is delayed.’ in Portuguese
O meu voo está atrasado.
oo may-oo voh-oh esh-TAH ah-truh-ZAH-doo
[oo may-oo voh-oh esh-TAH ah-truh-ZAH-doo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Está atrasado] is how Portuguese usually says something [is delayed]. The same pattern works with other masculine things: [O comboio está atrasado].
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article, used before a masculine noun.
O balcão de informação está ali.
The information desk is over there.
meu
[may-oo]
my
Possessive word used to show something belongs to the speaker.
O meu passaporte está na mochila.
My passport is in the backpack.
voo
[voh-oh]
flight
The trip by plane from one place to another.
O meu voo parte às oito da manhã.
My flight leaves at eight in the morning.
está
[esh-TAH]
is
Form of the verb 'estar', used for temporary states or conditions.
O portão está fechado neste momento.
The gate is closed at the moment.
atrasado
[ah-truh-ZAH-doo]
delayed
Used when something, especially a flight, is late.
O avião chegou atrasado por causa do mau tempo.
The plane arrived late because of bad weather.
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