How to Say ‘Which platform?’ in Portuguese
Qual é a plataforma?
kwahl eh ah plah-tah-FOR-mah
[kwahl eh ah plah-tah-FOR-mah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Plataforma] is the normal word for a train platform, but for buses you'll often see [cais] or [paragem] instead. So the same question may need a different noun depending on the transport.
Phrase Breakdown
Qual
[kwahl]
which / what
Question word used to ask for a specific option or identification.
Qual é o teu nome?
What is your name?
é
[eh]
is
Form of the verb ser meaning is.
É esta a rua certa?
Is this the right street?
a
[ah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before feminine nouns.
A plataforma mudou.
The platform changed.
plataforma
[plah-tah-FOR-mah]
platform
The area at a train or metro station where you wait to board.
A plataforma fica no fim do corredor.
The platform is at the end of the corridor.
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