autocarro
Portugal
In Portugal a bus is an autocarro. Brazilians say ônibus, but in Portugal it is not the normal word. It is also called camioneta.
Meaning: public road vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| autocarro | Portugal |
| camioneta | coach, Portugal |
| ônibus | Brazil |
A bus stop is uma paragem de autocarro and the ticket is o bilhete. Camioneta is an older word for a longer coach, often used in smaller towns.
How does it change in a sentence?
Autocarro is masculine, so you say o autocarro.
Did you know?
- The word autocarro is a blend of auto and carro, and it is a typical European Portuguese choice.
Examples in context
- A que horas passa o autocarro?What time does the bus come?
- Perdi o último autocarro.I missed the last bus.
- A paragem fica ali em frente.The stop is right ahead.
Example conversation
Sandra asks a stranger, Sr. Lopes, about the bus to the airport in Lisbon.
- SandraDesculpe, que autocarro vai para o aeroporto?Excuse me, which bus goes to the airport?
- Sr. LopesÉ o vinte e oito. Passa daqui a pouco.It is the 28. It comes in a moment.
- SandraMuito obrigada.Thank you very much.
