PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
💳

How to Say ‘Viva Viagem card’ in Portuguese

Cartão Viva Viagem

kur-TOWN VEE-vuh vee-AH-zhayn

[kur-TOWN VEE-vuh vee-AH-zhayn]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Lisbon's reloadable paper transit card, which you top up at the station machines. Porto uses a different card, the Andante, so a Lisbon card won't work there.

Phrase Breakdown

Cartão

[kur-TOWN]

card

A card, such as a rechargeable transport card.

Example

Carrego o cartão na máquina.

I top up the card at the machine.

Viva

[VEE-vuh]

Viva (name)

Part of the name of Lisbon's rechargeable transport card; literally 'live'.

Example

Comprei um cartão Viva Viagem.

I bought a Viva Viagem card.

Viagem

[vee-AH-zhayn]

Viagem (name) / trip

Part of the card's name; literally 'journey'.

Example

O cartão Viva Viagem é recarregável.

The Viva Viagem card is rechargeable.

Related guides

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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 feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“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 tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer