Portuguese · Travel & Places
Estação
[/istaˈsɐ̃w/]
Station
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A place where trains, buses, or other vehicles stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
Local onde trens, ônibus ou outros veículos param para embarcar e desembarcar passageiros.
Example
A estação de metrô fica a dois quarteirões daqui.
The metro station is two blocks from here.
Etymology
'Estação' comes from the Latin 'stationem', which refers to a standing place, and has evolved in Portuguese to signify various types of transport hubs.
How & Where It’s Used
'Estação' is used formally and informally, often in transportation contexts, and is understood throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.