European Portuguese · A2
Asking for Directions
Listen to a natural street conversation and learn how to ask for, understand, and confirm simple directions.
Read the Portuguese below, open the English translations when you need help, then listen and practise in the interactive activity.
Read the conversation
Anna
Desculpe, pode ajudar-me?
Translation
Excuse me, can you help me?
Passer-by
Claro. O que procura?
Translation
Of course. What are you looking for?
Anna
Estou à procura da estação de comboios.
Translation
I’m looking for the train station.
Passer-by
Siga em frente até ao semáforo.
Translation
Go straight ahead until the traffic lights.
Anna
E depois viro à direita?
Translation
And then do I turn right?
Passer-by
Não. Vire à esquerda e continue sempre em frente.
Translation
No. Turn left and continue straight ahead.
Anna
Fica muito longe daqui?
Translation
Is it very far from here?
Passer-by
Não, fica a cerca de cinco minutos a pé.
Translation
No, it’s about five minutes away on foot.
Anna
Muito obrigada pela ajuda.
Translation
Thank you very much for your help.
Passer-by
De nada. Boa viagem!
Translation
You’re welcome. Have a good journey!