aeroporto
/aˌɛ.ɾoˈpoʁ.tu/masculine
The Portuguese word for airport is aeroporto.
Aeroporto is the most common and universal term used to describe a place designated for airplanes. If you need to refer specifically to the building where passengers arrive or depart, you can use the phrase terminal do aeroporto (airport terminal).
Meaning: place designated for airplanes (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Angola, the equivalent for a landing field is Aeródromo or Campo de Pouso.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word aeroporto is a masculine noun. The plural form of aeroporto is aeroportos.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌɛ.ɾoˈpoʁ.tu/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the phrase estou no aeroporto can be used to mean you have already checked in and are waiting at the gate, not just that you are on the property.
- Portuguese speakers often use the word embarque to refer to the entire process of boarding, but you will see it on signs to indicate the departure area of the aeroporto.
- Because porto also means 'port' for ships, the word aeroporto reinforces the conceptual link between sea travel and air travel in the Portuguese language.
Examples in context
- Onde é o aeroporto?Where's the airport?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the aeroporto.Tatoeba #996204 by alexmarcelo, translation #403053 by Ramses
- Tom está no aeroporto.Tom is at the airport.This sentence shows how to state that someone is currently at the aeroporto.Tatoeba #5158362 by bill, translation #1868226 by CK
- O aeroporto está próximo.The airport is close by.This sentence is useful for describing the proximity of the aeroporto.Tatoeba #999853 by alexmarcelo, translation #1748541 by etala
- Eu preciso ir ao aeroporto para pegar o meu voo.I need to go to the airport to catch my flight.
- Pode me dizer onde fica o aeroporto?Can you tell me where the airport is?
- Eu irei até o terminal do aeroporto para encontrar meu amigo.I will go to the airport terminal to meet my friend.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are planning their trip to the city.
- FelipeVocê pode me levar ao aeroporto?Can you take me to the airport?
- CamilaClaro, a que horas é o seu voo?Of course, what time is your flight?
- FelipeEu preciso chegar no aeroporto às dez.I need to arrive at the airport at ten.
- CamilaTudo bem, eu passo aí cedo.All right, I will stop by early.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airport” translations and entries aeroporto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
