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How to Say ‘The baggage claim’ in Portuguese

A recolha de bagagem

ah reh-KOHL-yah deh bah-GAH-zheng

[ah reh-KOHL-yah deh bah-GAH-zheng]

Phrase Breakdown

A recolha

ah reh-KOHL-yah

The collection / pickup

'Lh' sounds like the 'lli' in 'million'. The first 'r' is a strong guttural sound: 'uh ruh-KOH-lyuh'.

Example

A recolha é ali.

The pickup is over there.

Words in this phrase

A

[ah]

the (feminine singular)

Same article "a" used before a feminine noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

A estação é ali à direita.

The station is right there on the right.

recolha

[reh-KOHL-yah]

pick-up

A noun meaning the act or place of collecting a passenger, especially for transport.

Example

A recolha seria na esquina, não na porta principal.

The pick-up was supposed to be at the corner, not at the main door.

de bagagem

deh bah-GAH-zheng

of luggage

'Bagagem' means luggage and ends in a nasal sound: 'duh buh-GAH-zhaym'.

Example

Tenho muita bagagem.

I have a lot of luggage.

Words in this phrase

de

[deh]

of

Used to indicate origin or cause.

Example

O livro de história é interessante.

The history book is interesting.

bagagem

[bah-GAH-zheng]

luggage

'Bagagem' means luggage, baggage, or suitcases.

Example

É pela bagagem grande que há suplemento.

It is for the large luggage that there is a surcharge.

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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