Lisboa
/lizˈbo(w).ɐ/feminine
Lisbon is Lisboa in Portuguese.
Lisboa is the name used to refer to the capital city of Portugal.
Meaning: capital city of Portugal (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Lisboa is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables. The IPA pronunciation is /lizˈbo(w).ɐ/.
Did you know?
- The name Lisboa is a linguistic relay race, having evolved from a Paleo-Hispanic root through Latin, Arabic and Old Galician-Portuguese.
- Portuguese speakers often refer to the city using the adjective lisboeta to describe someone born in Lisboa.
Examples in context
- Quero morar em Lisboa.I want to live in Lisbon.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to live in Lisboa.Tatoeba #8985092 by Ricardo14, translation #8985093 by Ricardo14
- Lisboa é a capital de Portugal.Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.This sentence identifies Lisboa as the capital of Portugal.Tatoeba #4807816 by carlosalberto, translation #2639412 by Olya
- A capital de Portugal é Lisboa.The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.This sentence provides an alternative way to state that Lisboa is the capital of Portugal.Tatoeba #7091602 by iart61, translation #12782241 by Adelpa
- Vou viajar para Lisboa.I am going to travel to Lisbon.
- Vamos dar um pulo a Lx.Let's go to Lisbon for a visit.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Rodrigo are planning a trip.
- CamilaVocê quer ir para Lisboa?Do you want to go to Lisbon?
- RodrigoSim, eu amo Lisboa.Yes, I love Lisbon.
- CamilaA cidade é linda, não é?The city is beautiful, isn't it?
- RodrigoÉ verdade, Camila.It's true, Camila.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lisbon” translations and entries Lisboa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lisboa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
