Angola

On-de fi-ca...?: Where is...? (Onde fica...?)

This expression is useful when asking for directions to a specific location or landmark.

Co-mo che-gar à...?: How do I get to...? (Como chegar à...?)

Use this expression to ask for directions to a place you want to go.

É lon-ge da-qui?: Is it far from here? (É longe daqui?)

If you are unsure of the distance to your destination, ask this question to get an idea of how far you need to go.

Qual é a me-lhor ma-nei-ra de che-gar lá?: What is the best way to get there? (Qual é a melhor maneira de chegar lá?)

If you prefer a different mode of transportation or if there are multiple ways to get to your destination, use this expression to ask for advice on the best way to get there.

Pos-so pe-gar um ô-ni-bus/me-tro/tá-xi pa-ra lá?: Can I take a bus/subway/taxi there? (Posso pegar um ônibus/metro/táxi para lá?)

Use this expression to ask for information on public transportation options to your destination.

Quan-to tem-po le-va pa-ra che-gar lá?: How long does it take to get there? (Quanto tempo leva para chegar lá?)

This expression is useful to know the amount of time it will take you to get to your destination.

Vi-re à di-rei-ta/es-quer-da.: Turn right/left. (Vire à direita/esquerda.)

Use this expression to follow directions on which way to turn.

Con-ti-nue re-to.: Continue straight. (Continue reto.)

If there are no turns to take, use this expression to keep going straight.

É por a-qui.: It's this way. (É por aqui.)

If you are leading someone to a location, use this expression to let them know you are on the right path.

Não te-nho cer-te-za.: I'm not sure. (Não tenho certeza.)

If you are unsure of the answer to a question, use this expression to let the person know you don't have the information.