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Ski and mountain trip · Português

Ski and mountain trip phrases in Portuguese: 15 phrases

Buy a lift pass, rent skis and boots in your size, ask which pistes are easy, check the weather and avalanche danger, order hot food at a mountain hut, call mountain rescue, ask when the cable car runs and book a ski lesson. Short, natural phrases for a ski or mountain trip.

Phrases, not advice. These cards only help you say what you need. They give no medical, legal, tax or financial advice. For any decision, ask the pharmacist, doctor, bank or the official office.

Register: Polite (formal is safer). In Portugal use the polite third person (the verb alone, as below) with ticket sellers, rental staff and instructors. Skiing is a small activity in Portugal (mainly the Serra da Estrela), so most travellers ski in Spain, Andorra or the Alps: this card uses European Portuguese words. Phrases only: this card gives no safety or medical advice.

How to read the sounds: European Portuguese swallows unstressed vowels, so syllables sound shorter than they look. (n) = nasal vowel, don't sound the n. sh = the 'sh' of 'ship' for final s and x. Stress is in CAPITALS.

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15 phrases you will need

  1. 01Polite
    Queria um passe de esqui para um dia, se faz favor.
    Say it like: keh-REE-uh oong PAH-sse deh esh-KEE PUH-ruh oong DEE-uh, seh fash fuh-VOR
    I'd like a one-day lift pass, please.
    Register: Also "um forfait" (the French word is common among skiers).
  2. 02Neutral
    Quanto custa o passe para três dias?
    Say it like: KWAN-too KOOSH-tuh oo PAH-sse PUH-ruh tresh DEE-ush
    How much is a three-day pass?
    Register: Change "três" for other lengths.
  3. 03Polite
    Queria alugar esquis e botas de esqui.
    Say it like: keh-REE-uh uh-loo-GAR esh-KEESH ee BOH-tush deh esh-KEE
    I'd like to rent skis and ski boots.
    Register: Add "e um capacete" (and a helmet).
  4. 04Neutral
    Calço o quarenta e dois.
    Say it like: KAL-soo oo kwuh-REN-tuh ee doysh
    My shoe size is 42.
    Register: European size. They may ask your height ("altura") and weight ("peso").
  5. 05Neutral
    Qual é a pista mais fácil para principiantes?
    Say it like: kwal eh uh PEESH-tuh mysh FAH-seel PUH-ruh preen-see-PYAN-tesh
    Which piste is good for beginners?
    Register: Literally "which is the easiest piste". "Pista" = piste or run.
  6. 06Neutral
    Esta pista é difícil?
    Say it like: ESH-tuh PEESH-tuh eh dee-FEE-seel
    Is this piste difficult?
    Register: Ask "De que cor é?" (what colour is it?) to read the map grade.
  7. 07Neutral
    Que pistas estão abertas hoje?
    Say it like: kuh PEESH-tush ish-TOWNG uh-BEHR-tush OH-zhuh
    Which pistes are open today?
    Register: Point at the piste map if you are unsure.
  8. 08Neutral
    Qual é a previsão do tempo para amanhã?
    Say it like: kwal eh uh preh-vee-ZOWNG doo TEM-poo PUH-ruh uh-mah-NYANG
    What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
    Register: "Previsão do tempo" = weather forecast.
  9. 09Neutral
    Qual é o nível de risco de avalanche hoje?
    Say it like: kwal eh oo NEE-vel deh REESH-koo deh uh-vuh-LANSH OH-zhuh
    What is the avalanche danger level today?
    Register: Ask for the number from 1 to 5.
  10. 10Neutral
    Servem comida quente?
    Say it like: SEHR-vaym koo-MEE-duh KEN-teh
    Do you serve hot food?
    Register: At a mountain restaurant.
  11. 11Polite
    Uma sopa e um chocolate quente, se faz favor.
    Say it like: OO-muh SOH-puh ee oong shoh-koo-LAH-teh KEN-teh, seh fash fuh-VOR
    A soup and a hot chocolate, please.
    Register: "Prato do dia" = dish of the day.
  12. 12Polite
    Ligue para o um-um-dois, se faz favor. Há um ferido na pista.
    Say it like: LEE-geh PUH-ruh oo oong-oong-DOYSH, seh fash fuh-VOR. ah oong feh-REE-doo nuh PEESH-tuh
    Please call 112. Someone is injured on the piste.
    Register: 112 is the emergency number in Portugal. Say "salvamento de montanha" for mountain rescue.
  13. 13Neutral
    A que horas desce a última telecabine?
    Say it like: uh keh OH-rush DESH-seh uh OOL-tee-muh teh-leh-kuh-BEE-neh
    What time does the last gondola go down?
    Register: "Telecabine" = gondola; "teleférico" = cable car.
  14. 14Neutral
    A que horas sobe a primeira telecabine?
    Say it like: uh keh OH-rush SOH-beh uh pree-MAY-ruh teh-leh-kuh-BEE-neh
    What time does the first gondola go up?
    Register: Check the timetable board at the station too.
  15. 15Polite
    Queria marcar uma aula de esqui para principiantes.
    Say it like: keh-REE-uh mar-KAR OO-muh OW-luh deh esh-KEE PUH-ruh preen-see-PYAN-tesh
    I'd like to book a ski lesson for beginners.
    Register: "Aula particular" = private lesson.

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Quick answers

How do you ask for a lift pass in Portuguese?

Say: "Queria um passe de esqui para um dia, se faz favor." (I'd like a one-day lift pass, please.)

Should I use informal or formal Portuguese at a ski resort?

In Portugal use the polite third person (the verb alone, as below) with ticket sellers, rental staff and instructors. Skiing is a small activity in Portugal (mainly the Serra da Estrela), so most travellers ski in Spain, Andorra or the Alps: this card uses European Portuguese words. Phrases only: this card gives no safety or medical advice.

How do I ask about the avalanche danger in Portuguese?

Say: "Qual é o nível de risco de avalanche hoje?" (What is the avalanche danger level today?)

How do I call for help on the piste in Portuguese?

Say: "Ligue para o um-um-dois, se faz favor. Há um ferido na pista." (Please call 112. Someone is injured on the piste.)

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