How to Say ‘At the entrance.’ in Portuguese
Na entrada.
nah en-TRAH-dah
[nah en-TRAH-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: “Na” = “em + a” (at/in + the). You’ll hear “na entrada” a lot in stations.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In metro stations in Porto (Metro do Porto) and Lisbon (Metro de Lisboa), “entrada” usually means the gate area where you validate your ticket/card.
Phrase Breakdown
Na
[nah]
at the (feminine singular)
Contraction of "em" + "a"; used to mean "in/on/at the" before a feminine singular noun (common for places like an entrance to the metro).
Encontro-te Na entrada do metro, junto às cancelas.
I’ll meet you at the metro entrance, next to the turnstiles.
entrada
[en-TRAH-dah]
entrance; entry
Place where you go in; in the metro, the area/gate where you enter the station or pass the barriers.
Há um segurança na entrada da estação.
There is a security guard at the station entrance.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.”
Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker