How to Say ‘Platform six’ in Portuguese
Plataforma seis
pluh-tuh-FOR-muh SAYSH
[pluh-tuh-FOR-muh SAYSH]
💬 Usage Tip: “Plataforma” is feminine: “a plataforma”. In Portugal, people often say the number without “número”.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: At Portuguese bus terminals you’ll see “Plataforma” rather than “Gate” for boarding areas.
Phrase Breakdown
Plataforma
[pluh-tuh-FOR-muh]
Platform
The numbered area/gate where you wait to board the bus (in a bus station).
A plataforma Plataforma é onde apanhas o autocarro.
The platform is where you catch the bus.
seis
[SAYSH]
Six
The number 6; here it specifies which platform you need (platform 6).
A minha camioneta para Lisboa sai da plataforma seis.
My coach to Lisbon leaves from platform six.
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