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How to Say ‘And does it go to Alfama?’ in Portuguese

E vai para Alfama?

ee vaj PAH-rah al-FAH-mah

[ee vaj PAH-rah al-FAH-mah]

Phrase Breakdown

E vai para

ee vaj PAH-rah

And does it go to

'vai' comes from 'ir' (to go). 'para' is often shortened to 'p'ra'. Say 'ee VAI PRA'.

Example

E vai para Belém?

And does it go to Belém?

Words in this phrase

E

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

vai

[vaj]

go

Repeat for emphasis on the action of going.

Example

Vai vai, sem olhar para trás.

Go go, without looking back.

para

[PAH-rah]

to

Indicates direction or movement toward a place.

Example

Ele vai para casa.

He is going home.

Alfama?

al-FAH-mah

Alfama?

Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood. It is stressed on 'FA': 'al-FA-ma'. Use a rising tone.

Example

Moro em Alfama.

I live in Alfama.

Words in this phrase

Alfama

[al-FAH-mah]

Alfama

The oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon, known for narrow streets and fado.

Example

Jantámos em Alfama.

We had dinner in Alfama.

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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