How to Say ‘The train’ in Portuguese
O comboio
oo kum-BOY-oo
[oo kum-BOY-oo]
💬 Usage Tip: Masculine: o comboio. Pronunciation (PT-PT): com-BOI-o (the “oi” is clear).
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portugal’s main intercity trains include Alfa Pendular and Intercidades—useful for Porto ↔ Lisboa routes.
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
the (masculine singular)
Definite article used with masculine singular nouns (e.g., “o comboio” = “the train”).
O comboio para Lisboa sai da estação principal.
The train to Lisbon leaves from the main station.
comboio
[kum-BOY-oo]
train
Portugal Portuguese word for “train”; used for intercity travel (e.g., Porto–Lisbon).
O comboio para Lisboa costuma ser mais rápido do que o autocarro.
The train to Lisbon is usually faster than the bus.
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