How to Say ‘The bus was really late.’ in Portuguese
O autocarro chegou muito atrasado.
oo ow-too-KAR-roo sheh-GOH MOOY-too ah-trah-ZAH-doo
[oo ow-too-KAR-roo sheh-GOH MOOY-too ah-trah-ZAH-doo]
Phrase Breakdown
O autocarro
oo ow-too-KAR-roo
The bus
'Autocarro' is the European Portuguese word for bus. In Brazil it is 'ônibus'. The double 'rr' is a strong, throaty sound.
O autocarro está cheio.
The bus is full.
Words in this phrase
O
[oo]
the (masculine singular)
Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.
O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.
The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.
autocarro
[ow-too-KAR-roo]
bus (Portugal)
In Portugal, “autocarro” is the common word for intercity bus/coach.
O autocarro para Lisboa é direto.
The bus to Lisbon is direct.
chegou muito atrasado.
sheh-GOH MOOY-too ah-trah-ZAH-doo
arrived very late.
The past tense of 'chegar' (to arrive) followed by 'muito atrasado' (very late). 'Atrasado' agrees with the masculine noun 'autocarro'.
Ele chegou muito atrasado à aula.
He arrived very late to class.
Words in this phrase
chegou
[sheh-GOH]
arrived
Past tense (he/she/it) of 'chegar', to arrive.
Ela chegou ontem.
She arrived yesterday.
muito
[MOOY-too]
very
Adverb used to intensify adjectives, adverbs, or expressions.
Estou muito interessado em novas oportunidades.
I am very interested in new opportunities.
atrasado
[ah-trah-ZAH-doo]
delayed
Adjective for something running late; feminine is atrasada.
O voo está atrasado.
The flight is delayed.
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