The subway in São Paulo is quite impressive, with new lines that have been added in recent years. It is easy to figure out, easy to get around, and very convenient. We do warn you, however, that the trains can get completely full. Get ready to squeeze in, but thanks to this lesson, you will be able to do so in Portuguese.

Dialogue

A: Nossa, que confusão aqui nesse metrô!

B: Essa é a entrada para a linha verde ou a linha vermelha?

A: Não sei, será que é a mesma para as duas.

B: Também não sei, vamos perguntar para alguém.

A: Aqui, é aqui que cê entra para a linha verde?

C: É. Passa por aqui, e logo à direita.


A: Wow, there is so much confusion here at this subway!

B: Is this the entrance to the green line or the red line?

A: I don’t know, maybe it’s the same for both.

B: I don’t know either, let’s ask somebody.

A: Excuse me, is this the entrance to the green line here?

C: Yes, go in here, and then to the right.