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In vocabulary about cars and driving in Portuguese, Passeio can mean the pavement beside the road, though it also means a walk or outing. Passadeira para peões names a pedestrian crossing. Portagem refers to a road toll or the place where it is paid, while Hora de ponta means rush hour.

Usar os médios means to use dipped headlights, not sidelights. Seguir em frente names the action of continuing straight ahead in the infinitive. Siga em frente gives that direction directly to one person using a polite imperative.

  1. Volante /vuˈlɐ̃tɨ/ o pl. os volantes Steering wheel A2Intermediate#
  2. Rua /ˈʁuɐ/ a pl. as ruas Street A1Elementary#
  3. Fiscalização eletrónica /fiʃkɐlizɐˈsɐ̃w ilɛˈtɾɔnikɐ/ a pl. as fiscalizações eletrónicas Electronic traffic enforcement B2Advanced#
  4. Virar à direita /viˈɾaɾ a diˈɾɐjtɐ/ Turn right A1Elementary#
  5. Fiscalização ativa /fiʃkɐlizɐˈsɐ̃w ɐˈtivɐ/ a pl. as fiscalizações ativas Active traffic enforcement B2Advanced#
  6. Virar à esquerda /viˈɾaɾ a ɨʃˈkɛɾdɐ/ Turn left A1Elementary#
  7. Manutenção preventiva /mɐnutẽˈsɐ̃w̃ pɾɨvẽˈtivɐ/ a Preventive maintenance B2Advanced#
  8. Seguir em frente /sɨˈɡiɾ ɐ̃j ˈfɾẽtɨ/ Carry straight on A2Elementary#
  9. Siga em frente /ˈsiɡɐ ɐ̃j̃ ˈfɾẽtɨ/ Go straight on A1Elementary#
  10. Travessa /tɾɐˈvɛsɐ/ a pl. as travessas Side street A2Intermediate#
  11. Contramão /kõtɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃/ a pl. as contramãos Wrong way B1Intermediate#
  12. Ciclovia /sikluˈviɐ/ a pl. as ciclovias Cycle path B1Intermediate#
  13. Engarrafamento /ẽɡɐʀɐfɐˈmẽtu/ o pl. os engarrafamentos Traffic jam A2Intermediate#
  14. Descer a ladeira /dɨʃˈseɾ ɐ lɐˈdɐjɾɐ/ Going downhill A2Intermediate#
  15. Consultar o mapa /kõsuɫˈtaɾ u ˈmapɐ/ Consult the map A2Intermediate#
  16. Semáforo avariado /sɨˈmafuɾu ɐvɐɾiˈadu/ o pl. os semáforos avariados Broken traffic light A2Intermediate#
  17. Zona azul /ˈzonɐ ɐˈzuɫ/ a pl. as zonas azuis Blue zone parking B1Advanced#
  18. Ficar atento às interdições temporárias /fiˈkaɾ ɐˈtẽtu aʃ ĩtɨɾdiˈsõj̃ʃ tẽpuˈɾaɾjɐʃ/ Be aware of temporary bans B2Advanced#
  19. Avenida /ɐvɨˈnidɐ/ a pl. as avenidas Avenue A1Elementary#
  20. Estação de metro /ɨʃtɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈmɛtɾu/ a pl. as estações de metro Metro station A1Elementary#
  21. Passeio /pɐˈsɐju/ o pl. os passeios Sidewalk A2Elementary#
  22. Multa /ˈmuɫtɐ/ a pl. as multas Fine A2Elementary#
  23. Estacionar o carro /ɨʃtɐsjuˈnaɾ u ˈkaʁu/ Parking the car A2Elementary#
  24. Moto /ˈmɔtu/ a pl. as motos Motorbike A1Elementary#
  25. Roda /ˈʁɔdɐ/ a pl. as rodas Wheel A2Elementary#
  26. Verificar se há operação stop /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ sɨ ˈa ɔpɨɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ˈstɔp/ Check for police checkpoints B2Advanced#
  27. Operação stop /upɨɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ˈstɔp/ a pl. as operações stop Police road check B1Advanced#
  28. Evitar aquaplanagem /iviˈtaɾ akwɐplɐˈnaʒɐ̃j̃/ Avoid aquaplaning B2Advanced#
  29. Obedecer à sinalização horizontal /ubɨdɨˈseɾ a sinɐlizɐˈsɐ̃w̃ uɾizõˈtaɫ/ Obey road markings B2Advanced#
  30. Evitar ruas escuras /iviˈtaɾ ˈʁuɐʃ ɨʃˈkuɾɐʃ/ Avoid dark streets A2Intermediate#
  31. Avisar atraso por trânsito /ɐviˈzaɾ ɐˈtɾazu puɾ ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ Warn of traffic delays B1Intermediate#
  32. Sair com antecedência /sɐˈiɾ kõ ɐ̃tɨsɨˈdẽsjɐ/ Leave early B1Intermediate#
  33. Consultar Waze /kõsuɫˈtaɾ ˈwejz/ Check Waze B1Intermediate#
  34. Ter paciência no trânsito /ˈteɾ pɐsiˈẽsjɐ nu ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ Being patient in traffic A2Intermediate#
  35. Chamar um táxi /ʃɐˈmaɾ ũ ˈtaksi/ Call a cab A1Elementary#
  36. Transportes públicos /tɾɐ̃ʃˈpɔɾtɨʃ ˈpublikuʃ/ o pl. os transportes públicos Public transport services A1Elementary#
  37. Esquina /ɨʃˈkinɐ/ a pl. as esquinas Corner A2Elementary#
  38. Sinal vermelho /siˈnaɫ vɨɾˈmɐʎu/ o pl. os sinais vermelhos Red light A2Elementary#
  39. Sinal verde /siˈnaɫ ˈveɾdɨ/ o pl. os sinais verdes Green light A2Elementary#
  40. Paragem de autocarro /pɐˈɾɐʒɐ̃j̃ dɨ awtuˈkaʁu/ a pl. as paragens de autocarro Bus stop A1Elementary#
  41. Semáforo /sɨˈmafuɾu/ o pl. os semáforos Traffic light A2Elementary#
  42. Vire à esquerda no semáforo /ˈviɾɨ a ɨʃˈkɛɾdɐ nu sɨˈmafuɾu/ Turn left at traffic lights A2Elementary#
  43. Longe do centro /ˈlõʒɨ du ˈsẽtɾu/ Far from the center A1Elementary#
  44. Motor /muˈtoɾ/ o pl. os motores Engine A2Elementary#
  45. Atravesse a rua /ɐtɾɐˈvɛsɨ ɐ ˈʁuɐ/ Cross the street A1Elementary#
  46. Rotunda /ʁuˈtũdɐ/ a pl. as rotundas Roundabout A2Intermediate#
  47. Entrar na rotunda /ẽˈtɾaɾ nɐ ʀuˈtũdɐ/ Enter the traffic circle A2Intermediate#
  48. Cruzamento /kɾuzɐˈmẽtu/ o pl. os cruzamentos Crossroads A2Intermediate#
  49. Passadeira para peões /pɐsɐˈdɐjɾɐ pɐɾɐ piˈõj̃ʃ/ a pl. as passadeiras para peões Crosswalks A2Intermediate#
  50. Atravessar na passadeira /ɐtɾɐvɨˈsaɾ nɐ pɐsɐˈdɐjɾɐ/ Cross at the crossing A2Intermediate#
  51. Procurar lugar de estacionamento /pɾukuˈɾaɾ luˈɣaɾ dɨ ɨʃtɐsjunɐˈmẽtu/ Look for a parking space A2Intermediate#
  52. Táxi /ˈtaksi/ o pl. os táxis Cab A1Elementary#
  53. Hora de ponta /ˈɔɾɐ dɨ ˈpõtɐ/ a pl. as horas de ponta Rush hour A2Intermediate#
  54. Perto da paragem de autocarro /ˈpɛɾtu dɐ pɐˈɾaʒɐ̃j̃ dɨ awtuˈkaʁu/ Near the bus stop A1Elementary#
  55. Entrada proibida /ẽˈtɾadɐ pɾuiˈbidɐ/ No entry A1Elementary#
  56. Vá com calma /ˈva kõ ˈkaɫmɐ/ Take it easy A2Elementary#
  57. Usar cinto de segurança /uˈzaɾ ˈsĩtu dɨ sɨɡuˈɾɐ̃sɐ/ Wearing a seat belt A2Elementary#
  58. Motocicleta /mutusiˈklɛtɐ/ a pl. as motocicletas Motorcycle A2Elementary#
  59. Levar multa /lɨˈvaɾ ˈmultɐ/ Getting fined B1Intermediate#
  60. Ser parado pela polícia /ˈseɾ pɐˈɾadu pɨlɐ puˈlisjɐ/ Being stopped by the police B1Intermediate#
  61. Conhecer as principais vias da cidade /kuɲɨˈseɾ ɐʃ pɾĩsiˈpajʒ ˈviɐʒ dɐ siˈdadɨ/ Getting to know the city's main roads B1Intermediate#
  62. Evitar zonas perigosas /ɨviˈtaɾ ˈzonɐʃ pɨɾiˈɡɔzɐʃ/ Avoid dangerous areas A2Intermediate#
  63. Descrever caminhos com clareza /dɨʃkɾɨˈveɾ kɐˈmiɲuʃ kõ klɐˈɾezɐ/ Describe routes clearly B1Intermediate#
  64. Ficar calmo em congestionamentos /fiˈkaɾ ˈkalmu ɐ̃j̃ kõʒɨʃtjunɐˈmẽtuʃ/ Staying calm in traffic jams B1Intermediate#
  65. Trânsito caótico /ˈtɾɐ̃zitu kɐˈɔtiku/ o Chaotic traffic B1Intermediate#
  66. Sinal de stop /siˈnaɫ dɨ ˈstɔp/ o pl. os sinais de stop Stop sign A2Elementary#
  67. Praça de táxis /ˈpɾasɐ dɨ ˈtaksiʃ/ a pl. as praças de táxis Taxi rank A2Elementary#
  68. Parar no sinal /pɐˈɾaɾ nu siˈnal/ Stop at the signal A2Elementary#
  69. Subir a rua /suˈbiɾ ɐ ˈʁuɐ/ Go up the street A2Elementary#
  70. Cuidado com os ciclistas /kujˈdadu kõ uʃ siˈkliʃtɐʃ/ Watch out for cyclists A2Elementary#
  71. Área escolar /ˈaɾjɐ ɨʃkuˈlaɾ/ a pl. as áreas escolares School area B1Elementary#
  72. Evitar stress no trânsito /iviˈtaɾ ˈstɾɛs nu ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ Avoiding stress in traffic B1Intermediate#
  73. Manter a calma ao volante /mɐ̃ˈteɾ ɐ ˈkaɫmɐ aw vuˈlɐ̃tɨ/ Keep calm behind the wheel B1Intermediate#
  74. Passagem pedonal /pɐˈsaʒɐ̃j̃ pɨduˈnal/ a pl. as passagens pedonais Pedestrian crossing B1Intermediate#
  75. Radar de velocidade /ʁɐˈdaɾ dɨ vɨlusiˈdadɨ/ o pl. os radares de velocidade Speed cameras B1Intermediate#
  76. Limite de velocidade /liˈmitɨ dɨ vɨlusiˈdadɨ/ o pl. os limites de velocidade Speed limit A2Intermediate#
  77. Respeitar as leis de trânsito /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ ɐʒ ˈlɐjʒ dɨ ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ Respect traffic laws B1Intermediate#
  78. Fazer inversão de marcha /fɐˈzeɾ ĩvɨɾˈsɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈmaɾʃɐ/ Make a U-turn B1Intermediate#
  79. Siga a sinalização /ˈsiɡɐ ɐ sinɐlizɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ Follow the signs A2Intermediate#
  80. Conduzir com cuidado /kõduˈziɾ kõ kujˈdadu/ Drive carefully A2Elementary#
  81. Preste atenção aos sinais /ˈpɾɛʃtɨ ɐtẽˈsɐ̃w̃ awʃ siˈnajʃ/ Pay attention to the signs A2Intermediate#
  82. Saída à direita /sɐˈidɐ a diˈɾɐjtɐ/ a pl. as saídas à direita Exit right A2Elementary#
  83. Saída à esquerda /sɐˈidɐ a ɨʃˈkɛɾdɐ/ a pl. as saídas à esquerda Exit left A2Elementary#
  84. Ao lado da bomba de gasolina /aw ˈlaðu ðɐ ˈbõbɐ ðɨ ɡɐzuˈlinɐ/ Next to the gas station A2Elementary#
  85. Proibido virar à esquerda /pɾujˈbidu viˈɾaɾ a ɨʃˈkeɾdɐ/ No turning left A2Elementary#
  86. Curva perigosa /ˈkuɾvɐ pɨɾiˈɡɔzɐ/ a pl. as curvas perigosas Dangerous bend A2Elementary#
  87. Trânsito parado /ˈtɾɐ̃zitu pɐˈɾadu/ o Traffic at a standstill A2Elementary#
  88. Caminho mais curto /kɐˈmiɲu majʃ ˈkuɾtu/ o pl. os caminhos mais curtos Shortest route A2Elementary#
  89. Cuidado com buracos /kujˈdadu kõ buˈɾakuʃ/ Watch out for potholes A2Elementary#
  90. Cuidado com chuva na estrada /kujˈdadu kõ ˈʃuvɐ nɐ ɨʃˈtɾadɐ/ Watch out for rain on the road A2Elementary#
  91. Saber o nome das ruas /sɐˈbeɾ u ˈnomɨ dɐʒ ˈʁuɐʃ/ Know the names of the streets A2Elementary#
  92. Conhecer os bairros da cidade /kuɲɨˈseɾ uʒ ˈbajʁuʒ dɐ siˈdadɨ/ Getting to know the city's neighborhoods A2Elementary#
  93. Ligar o motor /liˈɡaɾ u muˈtoɾ/ Starting the engine A2Elementary#
  94. Registo automóvel /ʁɨˈʒiʃtu awtuˈmɔvɛɫ/ o pl. os registos automóveis Vehicle registration B2Intermediate#
  95. Infração de trânsito /ĩfɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ a pl. as infrações de trânsito Traffic violation B1Intermediate#
  96. Pontos na carta /ˈpõtuʒ nɐ ˈkaɾtɐ/ o pl. os pontos na carta Points on your licence B1Intermediate#
  97. Portagem /puɾˈtaʒɐ̃j̃/ a pl. as portagens Toll A2Intermediate#
  98. Fluxo de veículos /ˈfluksu dɨ vɨˈikuluʃ/ o pl. os fluxos de veículos Vehicle flow B2Intermediate#
  99. Cuidado com os peões /kujˈdadu kõ uʃ pjˈõj̃ʃ/ Watch out for pedestrians A2Intermediate#
  100. Reduza a velocidade /ʁɨˈduzɐ ɐ vɨlusiˈdadɨ/ Reduce speed A2Intermediate#
  101. Seja gentil no trânsito /ˈsɐʒɐ ʒẽˈtil nu ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ Be kind in traffic B1Intermediate#
  102. Informe-se sobre bloqueios /ĩˈfɔɾmɨ sɨ ˈsobɾɨ bluˈkɐjuʃ/ Find out about road closures B1Intermediate#
  103. Verifique as condições da estrada /vɨɾiˈfikɨ ɐʃ kõdiˈsõj̃ʒ dɐ ɨʃˈtɾadɐ/ Check the road conditions B1Intermediate#
  104. Previsão de trânsito /pɾɨviˈzɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ a pl. as previsões de trânsito Traffic forecast B1Intermediate#
  105. Sinal de proibido estacionar /siˈnaɫ dɨ pɾuiˈbidu ɨʃtɐsjuˈnaɾ/ o pl. os sinais de proibido estacionar No parking signs B1Intermediate#
  106. Estacionamento pago /ɨʃtɐsjunɐˈmẽtu ˈpaɡu/ o pl. os estacionamentos pagos Paid parking A2Intermediate#
  107. Sentido único /sẽˈtidu ˈuniku/ o pl. os sentidos únicos One-way A2Intermediate#
  108. Dois sentidos /ˈdojʃ sẽˈtiduʃ/ Two-way street A2Intermediate#
  109. Trânsito intenso /ˈtɾɐ̃zitu ĩˈtẽsu/ o Heavy traffic A2Intermediate#
  110. Trânsito a fluir /ˈtɾɐ̃zitu ɐ fluˈiɾ/ o Traffic flowing B1Intermediate#
  111. Trânsito em tempo real /ˈtɾɐ̃zitu ɐ̃j̃ ˈtẽpu ʀiˈal/ o Real-time traffic B1Intermediate#
  112. Trânsito interditado /ˈtɾɐ̃zitu ĩtɨɾdiˈtadu/ o Traffic blocked B1Intermediate#
  113. Desvio /dɨʒˈviu/ o pl. os desvios Detour B1Intermediate#
  114. Desvio obrigatório /dɨʒˈviu ɔbɾiɡɐˈtɔɾju/ o pl. os desvios obrigatórios Compulsory detour B1Intermediate#
  115. Obras na via /ˈɔbɾɐʒ nɐ ˈviɐ/ a pl. as obras na via Road works A2Intermediate#
  116. Troço em obras /ˈtɾosu ɐ̃j̃ ˈɔbɾɐʃ/ o pl. os troços em obras Section under construction B1Intermediate#
  117. Estar atento a obras /ɨʃˈtaɾ ɐˈtẽtu ɐ ˈɔbɾɐʃ/ Be aware of construction work B1Intermediate#
  118. Rotas alternativas /ˈʁɔtɐz aɫtɨɾnɐˈtivɐʃ/ a pl. as rotas alternativas Alternative routes B1Intermediate#
  119. Usar rotas alternativas /uˈzaɾ ˈʁɔtɐz aɫtɨɾnɐˈtivɐʃ/ Use alternative routes B1Intermediate#
  120. Evite as horas de ponta /ɨˈvitɨ ɐz ˈɔɾɐʒ dɨ ˈpõtɐ/ Avoid peak hours A2Intermediate#
  121. Poupe combustível /ˈpopɨ kõbuʃˈtivɛl/ Save fuel B1Intermediate#
  122. Evite buzinar /ɨˈvitɨ buziˈnaɾ/ Avoid honking B1Intermediate#
  123. Evitar buzina em excesso /iviˈtaɾ buˈzinɐ ɐ̃j̃ ɨˈsɛsu/ Avoid excessive honking B1Intermediate#
  124. Evitar manobras perigosas /iviˈtaɾ mɐˈnɔbɾɐʃ pɨɾiˈɡɔzɐʃ/ Avoid dangerous maneuvers B1Intermediate#
  125. Cuidado em cruzamentos /kujˈdadu ɐ̃j̃ kɾuzɐˈmẽtuʃ/ Be careful at intersections A2Intermediate#
  126. Volume de tráfego /vuˈlumɨ dɨ ˈtɾafɨɡu/ o pl. os volumes de tráfego Traffic volume B2Intermediate#
  127. Verificar a validade do seguro /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ ɐ vɐliˈdadɨ du sɨˈɡuɾu/ Check the validity of the insurance B1Intermediate#
  128. Acesso restrito /ɐˈsɛsu ʁɨʃˈtɾitu/ o pl. os acessos restritos Restricted access B1Intermediate#
  129. Veículo rebocado /vɐˈikulu ʀɨbuˈkadu/ o pl. os veículos rebocados Towed vehicle B2Intermediate#
  130. Manter distância segura /mɐ̃ˈteɾ diʃˈtɐ̃sjɐ sɨˈɡuɾɐ/ Keep a safe distance B1Intermediate#
  131. Não usar o telemóvel ao volante /nɐ̃w̃ uˈzaɾ u tɨlɨˈmɔvɛɫ aw vuˈlɐ̃tɨ/ Don't use a cell phone at the wheel A2Intermediate#
  132. Evitar distrações /iviˈtaɾ diʃtɾɐˈsõj̃ʃ/ Avoid distractions B1Intermediate#
  133. Conduzir com responsabilidade /kõduˈziɾ kõ ʁɨʃpõsɐbiliˈdadɨ/ Driving responsibly B1Intermediate#
  134. Cumprir as leis de trânsito /kũˈpɾiɾ ɐʒ ˈlɐjʒ dɨ ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/ Comply with traffic laws B1Intermediate#
  135. Procurar vias iluminadas /pɾukuˈɾaɾ ˈviɐz ilumiˈnadɐʃ/ Search for lighted roads B1Intermediate#
  136. Cuidado em curvas fechadas /kujˈdadu ɐ̃j̃ ˈkuɾvɐʃ fɨˈʃadɐʃ/ Be careful on sharp bends B1Intermediate#
  137. Evitar excesso de velocidade /iviˈtaɾ ɨˈsɛsu dɨ vɨlusiˈdadɨ/ Avoid speeding B1Intermediate#
  138. Parar para os peões /pɐˈɾaɾ pɐɾɐ uʃ piˈõj̃ʃ/ Stopping for pedestrians A2Intermediate#
  139. Respeitar as restrições de circulação /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ ɐʒ ʁɨʃtɾiˈsõj̃ʒ dɨ siɾkulɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ Respect traffic restrictions B2Intermediate#
  140. Priorizar segurança sobre velocidade /pɾjuɾiˈzaɾ sɨɣuˈɾɐ̃sɐ ˈsobɾɨ vɨlusiˈdadɨ/ Prioritize safety over speed B2Intermediate#
  141. Ultrapassar com segurança /uɫtɾɐpɐˈsaɾ kõ sɨɡuˈɾɐ̃sɐ/ Overtaking safely B1Intermediate#
  142. Respeitar os limites de velocidade urbanos /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ uʒ liˈmitɨʒ dɨ vɨlusiˈdadɨ uɾˈbɐnuʃ/ Respect urban speed limits B1Intermediate#
  143. Reconhecer rotas seguras /ʁɨkuɲɨˈseɾ ˈʁɔtɐʃ sɨˈɡuɾɐʃ/ Recognize safe routes B1Intermediate#
  144. Radar fixo /ʁɐˈdaɾ ˈfiksu/ o pl. os radares fixos Fixed speed camera B1Intermediate#
  145. Radar móvel /ʁɐˈdaɾ ˈmɔvɛl/ o pl. os radares móveis Mobile speed camera B1Intermediate#
  146. Sinalização apagada /sinɐlizɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ɐpɐˈɡadɐ/ a Faded road markings B2Intermediate#
  147. Evitar travagens bruscas /ɨviˈtaɾ tɾɐˈvaʒɐ̃j̃ʃ ˈbɾuʃkɐʃ/ Avoid sudden braking B1Intermediate#
  148. Conduzir defensivamente /kõduˈziɾ dɨfẽˌsivɐˈmẽtɨ/ Driving defensively B2Intermediate#
  149. Verificar pneus e travões /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ ˈpnewz i tɾɐˈvõj̃ʃ/ Check tires and brakes B1Intermediate#
  150. Desacelerar ao ver escola /dɨzɐsɨlɨˈɾaɾ aw ˈveɾ ɨʃˈkɔlɐ/ Slow down when you see a school B1Intermediate#
  151. Observar pontos cegos /ɔbsɨɾˈvaɾ ˈpõtuʃ ˈsɛɡuʃ/ Spotting blind spots B1Intermediate#
  152. Usar os médios /uˈzaɾ uʒ ˈmɛdjuʃ/ Use low beam B1Intermediate#
  153. Meter o pisca antes de virar /mɨˈteɾ u ˈpiʃkɐ ˈɐ̃tɨʒ dɨ viˈɾaɾ/ Indicate before turning B1Intermediate#

Rules to remember

  • In Virar à direita and Virar à esquerda, à combines the preposition a with the feminine definite article a. The grave accent must stay.
  • In Sinal vermelho and Curva perigosa, the adjective follows the noun and agrees with its gender: masculine in the first phrase, feminine in the second.
  • In Transportes públicos, both the noun and the adjective are plural, and both end in s.

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