How to Say ‘The Intercidades’ in Portuguese
O Intercidades
oo in-ter-see-DAH-desh
[oo in-ter-see-DAH-desh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Intercidades] is a normal long-distance train and usually cheaper than [Alfa Pendular], but slower. If you're comparing options at the station, these are the two names you'll hear most on this route.
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
the
Masculine singular article; used before train service names.
O Intercidades é mais barato do que o Alfa Pendular.
The Intercidades is cheaper than the Alfa Pendular.
Intercidades
[in-ter-see-DAH-desh]
Intercity (train service)
Name of a long-distance service in Portugal; generally slower than Alfa Pendular but often cheaper.
O Intercidades do Porto para Lisboa tem bons horários.
The Intercidades from Porto to Lisbon has good schedules.
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