Lisbon Trams and Street Words: Explore the City with Simple Portuguese

Cities like Lisbon are full of visual learning opportunities and the iconic yellow trams, cobbled streets, and lively markets make it fun to explore vocabulary on the go. Learning simple Portuguese phrases related to travel and city life helps kids feel like part of the world around them.

Essential Words for a Lisbon Tram Adventure

1. Eléctrico – Tram
2. Paragem – Stop (as in tram stop)
3. Subir / Descer – To go up / down (Lisbon has lots of hills!)
4. Praça – Square
5. Rua – Street
6. Sinal – Sign / traffic light
7. Cuidado! – Be careful!
8. Está ali. – It’s over there.
9. Vamos passear. – Let’s go for a walk.
10. Olha o eléctrico! – Look at the tram!

Fun Ways to Practice While Exploring Lisbon

Tram Spotting Game

Each time a child sees a tram, they say “eléctrico!” or “olha o eléctrico!” to practice recognition and pronunciation.

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Make a list of items to find—like praça, rua, sinal—and say each word as you spot it.

Talk Like a Tourist

Pretend to ask and answer questions: “Onde está a paragem?” – “Está ali!”

Draw the Journey

Have your child draw the tram and label parts in Portuguese—wheels, doors, windows.

How Dinolingo Makes City Words Fun

Dinolingo includes themes like transportation, places in the city, and directions. Lessons use colorful visuals and songs that help kids connect words like “eléctrico” or “rua” to real experiences.

Use printable flashcards or offline games to continue the Lisbon adventure at home.

Final Thoughts

Exploring Lisbon is a language adventure all by itself. With simple city vocabulary and playful routines, kids learn to see—and speak—Portuguese everywhere they go. Dinolingo adds extra fun and structure to every new word they discover.

Sources:

• Practice Portuguese
• Lisbon Lux