How to Say ‘Are you going to Lisbon?’ in Portuguese
Vais para Lisboa?
vys (like 'vice' with an s) PAH-rah leez-BOH-uh
[vys (like 'vice' with an s) PAH-rah leez-BOH-uh]
💬 Usage Tip: “para” indicates destination: “para Lisboa” = “to Lisbon.”
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Lisbon is usually “Lisboa” (never translate it to “Lisbon” when speaking Portuguese).
Phrase Breakdown
Vais
[vys (like 'vice' with an s)]
Are you going?
"Vais" is used to ask about someone’s destination or plans, often with "para" (to).
Vais para Lisboa de autocarro?
Are you going to Lisbon by bus?
para
[PAH-rah]
to / towards
Preposition used for destination: "para Lisboa" = “to Lisbon.” Very common when talking about routes and tickets.
Este bilhete é para Lisboa.
This ticket is to Lisbon.
Lisboa
[leez-BOH-uh]
Lisbon
Capital city of Portugal. Often used as a destination in travel contexts (like Porto → Lisboa).
O autocarro para Lisboa parte da estação.
The bus to Lisbon leaves from the station.
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