I live in India, and I speak Hindi, Punjabi and English very well. I like to learn other languages too.

Transport is an essential part of day-to-day life. It can therefore be said that modes of transport also play a very important role in our lives.

Here we will discuss the names of different means of transport in the Portuguese language. This information could be useful for those wishing to go to a Portuguese-speaking area. Portuguese words for means of transportation have also been provided alongside their English meanings in a list to help readers learn them easily.

Car

The Portuguese word for a car is carro.

Train

The train is called trem in Portuguese.

Airplane

The word for airplane in Portuguese is aviao.

Boat

The Portuguese name for a boat is barco.

Ship

The ship is called navio in Portuguese.

Bicycle

The word for bicycle in Portuguese is bicicleta.

Container Ship

The Portuguese word for a container ship is navio porta-contentores.

Freight Train

The freight train is called trem de carga in Portuguese.

Spacecraft

The Portuguese name for spacecraft is nave espacial.

Truck

The truck is called caminhao in Portuguese.

Motorcycle

The name for motorcycle in the Portuguese language is motocicleta.

It's quiz time now!

For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.

1. What is the Portuguese name for car?
   • Carro
   • Trem de carga
2. What would you call a ship in Portuguese?
   • Navio
   • Nave espacial
3. What is a bicycle called in the Portuguese language?
   • Becicleta
   • Barco
4. What is the Portuguese name for truck?
   • Caminhao
   • Aviao
5. The train is called trem in Portuguese.
   • True
   • False

Answer Key

1. Carro
2. Navio
3. Becicleta
4. Caminhao
5. True

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