How do you say "The Alfa Pendular" in Portuguese?

"The Alfa Pendular" in Portuguese is "O Alfa Pendular". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "O Alfa Pendular" mean in English?

"O Alfa Pendular" means "The Alfa Pendular" in English. Usage tip: Train name; “o” is the masculine definite article “the.” People often just say “o Alfa.”

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How to Say ‘The Alfa Pendular’ in Portuguese

O Alfa Pendular

oo AL-fah pen-doo-LAR

[oo AL-fah pen-doo-LAR]

💬 Usage Tip: Train name; “o” is the masculine definite article “the.” People often just say “o Alfa.”

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Alfa Pendular is CP’s premium fast service on the Porto–Lisbon line, usually with seat reservations.

Phrase Breakdown

[oo]

the

Masculine singular definite article; used before masculine nouns and names of services (o comboio, o Alfa Pendular).

Example

O Alfa Pendular é o mais rápido para Lisboa.

The Alfa Pendular is the fastest to Lisbon.

Alfa

[AL-fah]

Alfa (name of a train service)

Part of the name “Alfa Pendular”, a fast long-distance train service in Portugal.

Example

Vou no Alfa para Lisboa.

I'm taking the Alfa to Lisbon.

Pendular

[pen-doo-LAR]

Pendular (tilting train; part of the name)

Second part of the service name “Alfa Pendular”; refers to the tilting technology and is treated as a proper name.

Example

O Pendular é confortável para viajar entre o Porto e Lisboa.

The Pendular is comfortable for traveling between Porto and Lisbon.

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