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How to Say ‘The Ribeira’ in Portuguese

A Ribeira

uh rree-BAY-ruh

[uh rree-BAY-ruh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Porto's old riverside quarter on the Douro is one of the busiest spots on São João night. Expect it to be packed, with grilled sardines everywhere.

Phrase Breakdown

[uh]

the

Feminine singular definite article, meaning 'the'.

Example

A empresa parece aberta a novas ideias.

The company seems open to new ideas.

Ribeira

[rree-BAY-ruh]

Ribeira (riverside district)

Historic riverside area of Porto; as a common noun it means a stream or riverbank.

Example

Jantámos na Ribeira.

We had dinner in Ribeira.

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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