How do you say "I’ll catch the train to Lisbon." in Portuguese?

"I’ll catch the train to Lisbon." in Portuguese is "Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa." mean in English?

"Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa." means "I’ll catch the train to Lisbon." in English. Usage tip: Present tense used for near future is common: “Depois apanho…” = “Then I’ll take…”.

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How to Say ‘I’ll catch the train to Lisbon.’ in Portuguese

Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa.

duh-POYS ah-PAHN-yoo oo kum-BOY-oo PAH-ruh leez-BOH-uh

[duh-POYS ah-PAHN-yoo oo kum-BOY-oo PAH-ruh leez-BOH-uh]

💬 Usage Tip: Present tense used for near future is common: “Depois apanho…” = “Then I’ll take…”.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Typical travel plan in Portugal: metro/tram to the station, then comboio. Saying it like this sounds very local and practical.

Phrase Breakdown

Depois

[duh-POYS]

then; afterwards

Introduces the next step in your itinerary (after the tram, walking, etc.).

Example

Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa, porque tenho bilhete.

Then I take the train to Lisbon, because I have a ticket.

apanho

[ah-PAHN-yoo]

I take; I catch (a transport)

“Apanhar” is commonly used for catching/taking public transport (train/tram/bus).

Example

Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa às oito.

Then I take the train to Lisbon at eight.

o comboio

oo kum-BOY-oo

the train

Transport noun; keep article + noun together for flow.

Example

O comboio chega tarde.

The train arrives late.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Definite article used before a masculine noun (here, “comboio”).

Example

Depois apanho o comboio na estação.

Then I take the train at the station.

comboio

[kum-BOY-oo]

train

The intercity train used for longer trips like Porto–Lisbon.

Example

Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa, não o autocarro.

Then I take the train to Lisbon, not the bus.

para Lisboa.

PAH-ruh leez-BOH-uh

to Lisbon.

Destination chunk with 'para'.

Example

Há comboios para Lisboa?

Are there trains to Lisbon?

Words in this phrase

para

[PAH-ruh]

to; towards; for

Marks destination: “para Lisboa” = “to Lisbon”.

Example

Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa e chego ao fim da tarde.

Then I take the train to Lisbon and arrive in the late afternoon.

Lisboa

[leez-BOH-uh]

Lisbon

The destination city in the phrase “para Lisboa”.

Example

Depois apanho o comboio para Lisboa na Gare do Oriente.

Then I take the train to Lisbon at Oriente Station.

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